Monticello, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Monticello, Wayne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Monticello?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 123 days in the Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County — the most common reported hazard around Monticello, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (23 days) and flash flooding (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 123 | Mar 2026 | May 16, 2025 · $56,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 21 | May 2024 | Mar 2, 1997 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 9 | Mar 2025 | Jan 11, 2020 · $28,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Feb 2019 | Dec 25, 2015 · $1,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2010 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Feb 2015 | Feb 19, 2015 · 1 death |
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 Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Monticello get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Monticello, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Monticello 3 Ne weather station 2.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.6 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 2.9 | 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 Monticello?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 93 miles east-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 Monticello | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 93 mi east-southeast | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 99 mi northwest | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 99 mi east-northeast | 9,500 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 Monticello
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 51 tornadoes within 25 miles of Monticello, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 13 miles north of town and caused 18 deaths.
Hail: 177 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 1, 2002.
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 Monticello'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.
Monticello radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Monticello, KY?
KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 93 miles east-southeast. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Monticello?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Monticello the lowest scan from KMRX is about 8,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Monticello 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 Monticello, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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