Middlesborough, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Middlesborough, Bell County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Middlesborough?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 94 days in the Bell forecast zone and Bell County — the most common reported hazard around Middlesborough, mostly in July and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (47 days) and flash flooding (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 94 | May 2025 | Apr 3, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 41 | Aug 2024 | Apr 18, 1998 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 32 | Jan 2026 | Mar 17, 2002 · $27 million damage |
| High winds | 10 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · $17,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 2 | Nov 2016 | Oct 29, 2016 · 1 death |
| Debris flows | 2 | Aug 2022 | Feb 5, 2020 · $2,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Dec 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 Bell forecast zone and Bell County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Middlesborough get?
A normal year brings about 7.9 inches of snow to Middlesborough, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tazewell weather station 13.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (3.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | 2.6 | 3.0 | 0.6 | 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 Middlesborough?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 36 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 Middlesborough | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 36 mi south-southeast | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 71 mi north-northeast | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGSP Greer, SC | 146 mi southeast | 17,400 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 Middlesborough
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 29 tornadoes within 25 miles of Middlesborough, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F3 on May 9, 1988, which crossed near town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on February 6, 2025, which passed about 23 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 116 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 15, 2007.
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 Middlesborough'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.
Middlesborough radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Middlesborough, KY?
KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 36 miles south-southeast. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 71 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Middlesborough?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Middlesborough the lowest scan from KMRX is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Middlesborough 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 Middlesborough, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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