Hyden, KY Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Hyden, Leslie 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 Hyden?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 101 days in the Leslie forecast zone and Leslie County — the most common reported hazard around Hyden, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (42 days) and flash flooding (26 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	101	Mar 2026	Jun 18, 2009 · $75,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	42	Feb 2026	Dec 18, 2009 · $250,000 damage
Flash flooding	26	Feb 2021	Apr 18, 1998 · $180,000 damage
Flooding	23	Feb 2021	Feb 23, 2019 · 2 deaths · $15,000 damage
High winds	8	Sep 2024	Mar 3, 2023 · $45,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet	5	Feb 2021	—
Debris flows	4	Jan 2025	—
Excessive heat	3	Aug 2010	—

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

How much snow does Hyden get?

A normal year brings about 8.8 inches of snow to Hyden, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hazard Wtr Wks weather station 12.4 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 Hyden?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 30 miles north. 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 Hyden	View
KJKL Jackson, KY	30 mi north	1,800 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KMRX Knoxville, TN	68 mi south	5,500 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KRLX Charleston, WV	121 mi northeast	12,800 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 Hyden

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 17 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hyden, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F2 on May 18, 1995, which passed about 15 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF1 on February 6, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles northwest of town.

Hail: 181 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on July 27, 2014.

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 Hyden'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.

Hyden radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Hyden, KY?

KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 30 miles north. KMRX (Knoxville, TN) is 68 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Hyden?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hyden the lowest scan from KJKL is about 1,800 ft up.

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

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