Flemingsburg, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Flemingsburg, Fleming County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Flemingsburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 83 days in the Fleming forecast zone and Fleming County — the most common reported hazard around Flemingsburg, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (31 days) and flash flooding (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 83 | Mar 2026 | Jul 22, 2017 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Aug 2021 | Feb 18, 2000 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Dec 2019 | Mar 1, 1997 · $3.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Aug 2010 | — |
| High winds | 5 | Sep 2024 | Mar 3, 2023 · $15,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 2015 | Jul 3, 2015 · $1,000 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 Fleming forecast zone and Fleming County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Flemingsburg get?
A normal year brings about 8.8 inches of snow to Flemingsburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Flemingsburg 2 N weather station 1.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (3.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 2.7 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 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 Flemingsburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 62 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 Flemingsburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 62 mi south-southeast | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 69 mi north | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 110 mi east | 11,100 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 Flemingsburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 52 tornadoes within 25 miles of Flemingsburg, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 23, 1968, which passed about 23 miles north of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 2, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 116 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 10, 2011.
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 Flemingsburg'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.
Flemingsburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Flemingsburg, KY?
KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 62 miles south-southeast. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 69 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Flemingsburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Flemingsburg the lowest scan from KJKL is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Flemingsburg 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 Flemingsburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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