Falmouth, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Falmouth, Pendleton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Falmouth?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 86 days in the Pendleton forecast zone and Pendleton County — the most common reported hazard around Falmouth, mostly in April and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (36 days) and flooding (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 86 | Jun 2026 | Jan 3, 2000 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Feb 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 30 | Apr 2025 | Mar 1, 1997 · 5 deaths · $35 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | May 2026 | Mar 1, 1997 · $10 million damage |
| High winds | 11 | Sep 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $1.8 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Dec 2022 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 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 Pendleton forecast zone and Pendleton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Falmouth get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Falmouth, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Williamstown weather station 12.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.4 | 2.8 | 6.7 | 4.1 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 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 Falmouth?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 58 miles north-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 Falmouth | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 58 mi north-northeast | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 93 mi southeast | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 100 mi west-southwest | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Falmouth
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 59 tornadoes within 25 miles of Falmouth, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 23, 1968, which crossed near town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on September 22, 2025, which passed about 12 miles east of town.
Hail: 119 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 19, 2022.
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 Falmouth'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.
Falmouth radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Falmouth, KY?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 58 miles north-northeast. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Falmouth?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Falmouth the lowest scan from KILN is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Falmouth 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 Falmouth, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Alexandria, KY radar 21 mi
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