Farmers, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Farmers, Rowan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Farmers?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 89 days in the Rowan forecast zone and Rowan County — the most common reported hazard around Farmers, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (38 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 89 | May 2025 | Jun 2, 2009 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 38 | May 2022 | May 14, 2022 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 15 | Dec 2019 | Sep 9, 2018 · 1 death · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 12 | Feb 2022 | Feb 2, 2019 · $80,000 damage |
| High winds | 11 | Dec 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · $23,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Aug 2010 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Apr 2006 | Aug 8, 2000 · 1 death |
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 Rowan forecast zone and Rowan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Farmers get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Farmers, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cave Run Lake weather station 1.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.4 | 4.3 | 3.4 | 2.0 | 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 Farmers?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 40 miles south-southeast. 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 Farmers | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 40 mi south-southeast | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 90 mi north | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 100 mi east | 9,500 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 Farmers
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 32 tornadoes within 25 miles of Farmers, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an EF3 on March 2, 2012, which passed about 15 miles south of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 2, 2024, which touched down about 21 miles west of town.
Hail: 151 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 2, 2012.
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 Farmers'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.
Farmers radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Farmers, KY?
KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 40 miles south-southeast. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Farmers?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Farmers the lowest scan from KJKL is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Farmers 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 Farmers, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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