Hazel Green, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hazel Green, Wolfe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hazel Green?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 115 days in the Wolfe forecast zone and Wolfe County — the most common reported hazard around Hazel Green, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (44 days) and flash flooding (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 115 | Feb 2026 | May 16, 2025 · $79,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Jan 2026 | Feb 3, 1998 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Jul 2022 | Jun 16, 1997 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Apr 2025 | Feb 15, 2003 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 11 | Sep 2024 | Mar 3, 2023 · $33,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2010 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | Oct 2019 | — |
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 Wolfe forecast zone and Wolfe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hazel Green get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Hazel Green, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the W Liberty 3Nw weather station 11.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (4.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 2.1 | 3.7 | 4.7 | 1.4 | 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 Hazel Green?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 16 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 Hazel Green | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 16 mi south-southeast | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 99 mi east-northeast | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 113 mi south | 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 Hazel Green
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 26 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hazel Green, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and June. The strongest was an EF3 on March 2, 2012, which passed about 9 miles north of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2023, which touched down about 19 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 176 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 8, 2015.
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 Hazel Green'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.
Hazel Green radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hazel Green, KY?
KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 16 miles south-southeast. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hazel Green?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hazel Green the lowest scan from KJKL is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hazel Green 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 Hazel Green, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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