Hindman, KY Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Hindman, Knott County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Hindman?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 61 days in the Knott forecast zone and Knott County — the most common reported hazard around Hindman, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (38 days) and flash flooding (22 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	61	May 2025	Apr 11, 2008 · $50,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	38	Jan 2025	Feb 19, 2012 · $5,000 damage
Flash flooding	22	Aug 2022	Jul 27, 2022 · 16 deaths
Flooding	14	Jan 2025	Dec 6, 2013 · $2,000 damage
Excessive heat	9	Aug 2010	—
Ice storms & sleet	5	Feb 2021	—
High winds	3	Sep 2024	Sep 27, 2024 · $10,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	2	Feb 2015	—

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 Knott forecast zone and Knott County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Hindman get?

A normal year brings about 8.8 inches of snow to Hindman, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hazard Wtr Wks weather station 12.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.0 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.0	0.0	1.1	4.0	1.6	2.1	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 Hindman?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 25 miles northwest. 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 Hindman	View
KJKL Jackson, KY	25 mi northwest	1,500 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KMRX Knoxville, TN	84 mi south-southwest	7,400 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KRLX Charleston, WV	96 mi northeast	9,100 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 Hindman

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hindman, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F2 on May 18, 1995, which crossed near town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2023, which touched down about 24 miles north-northwest of town.

Hail: 171 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 16, 2025.

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 Hindman'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.

Hindman radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Hindman, KY?

KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 25 miles northwest. KMRX (Knoxville, TN) is 84 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Hindman?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hindman the lowest scan from KJKL is about 1,500 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Hindman 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 Hindman, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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