Jamestown, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Jamestown, Russell County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Jamestown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 93 days in the Russell forecast zone and Russell County — the most common reported hazard around Jamestown, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (18 days) and flash flooding (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 93 | Apr 2026 | Apr 3, 2007 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 18 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Aug 2022 | May 2, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2023 | Mar 6, 1996 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Dec 2018 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 2022 | Jul 6, 2022 · $3,000 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 Russell forecast zone and Russell County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Jamestown get?
A normal year brings about 4.9 inches of snow to Jamestown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jamestown Wwtp weather station 1 mile away. The snowiest month is usually February (2.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 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 Jamestown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 83 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 Jamestown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 83 mi northwest | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 98 mi west-southwest | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 105 mi east-northeast | 10,300 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 Jamestown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 56 tornadoes within 25 miles of Jamestown, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 2 miles northeast of town and caused 18 deaths.
Hail: 169 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 8, 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 Jamestown'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.
Jamestown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Jamestown, KY?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 83 miles northwest. KOHX (Nashville, TN) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Jamestown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Jamestown the lowest scan from KLVX is about 7,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Jamestown 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 Jamestown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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