Ferguson, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ferguson, Pulaski County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ferguson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 196 days in the Pulaski forecast zone and Pulaski County — the most common reported hazard around Ferguson, mostly in May and July. Next come flash flooding (44 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 196 | Mar 2026 | Jan 17, 1999 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 44 | Aug 2022 | Jun 4, 2004 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 25 | Jun 2023 | Feb 23, 2019 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2025 | Dec 9, 2009 · 2 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2010 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | May 2020 | May 18, 2018 · $50,000 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 Pulaski forecast zone and Pulaski County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ferguson get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Ferguson, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Somerset 2 Ne weather station 3.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.6 | 4.5 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 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 Ferguson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 80 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 Ferguson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 80 mi east-northeast | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 91 mi southeast | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 97 mi northwest | 9,200 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 Ferguson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 46 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ferguson, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on May 16, 2025, which crossed near town and caused 18 deaths.
Hail: 192 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 Ferguson'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.
Ferguson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ferguson, KY?
KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 80 miles east-northeast. KMRX (Knoxville, TN) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ferguson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ferguson the lowest scan from KJKL is about 6,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ferguson 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 Ferguson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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