East Bernstadt, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for East Bernstadt, Laurel County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits East Bernstadt?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 163 days in the Laurel forecast zone and Laurel County — the most common reported hazard around East Bernstadt, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (42 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 163 | Mar 2026 | May 27, 2024 · $81,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 42 | May 2024 | Apr 11, 2008 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Jan 2026 | Dec 4, 2002 · $4,000 damage |
| Flooding | 18 | Jun 2021 | Feb 28, 2021 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Aug 2010 | Jun 10, 2007 · 2 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | May 2024 | May 26, 2024 · $200,000 damage |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Laurel forecast zone and Laurel County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does East Bernstadt get?
A normal year brings about 5.7 inches of snow to East Bernstadt, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the London State Police weather station 4.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 3.5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover East Bernstadt?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 53 miles east-northeast. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over East Bernstadt | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 53 mi east-northeast | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 81 mi south-southeast | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 113 mi west-northwest | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near East Bernstadt
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 45 tornadoes within 25 miles of East Bernstadt, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 8 miles south of town and caused 18 deaths.
Hail: 195 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 25 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 1, 2002.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get East Bernstadt's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
East Bernstadt radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to East Bernstadt, KY?
KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 53 miles east-northeast. KMRX (Knoxville, TN) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in East Bernstadt?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over East Bernstadt the lowest scan from KJKL is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for East Bernstadt free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for East Bernstadt, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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