Mount Sterling, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mount Sterling, Montgomery County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mount Sterling?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 99 days in the Montgomery forecast zone and Montgomery County — the most common reported hazard around Mount Sterling, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (40 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 99 | May 2025 | Apr 11, 2013 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 40 | Apr 2025 | May 5, 1996 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 19 | Feb 2023 | May 31, 2004 · $2.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Feb 2022 | Jan 7, 1999 · $2,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · $260,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2010 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 2019 | Jul 11, 2019 · $2,000 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 Montgomery forecast zone and Montgomery County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mount Sterling get?
A normal year brings about 8.8 inches of snow to Mount Sterling, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mt Sterling weather station 1 mile away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 3.3 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 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 Mount Sterling?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 48 miles 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 Mount Sterling | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 48 mi southeast | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 94 mi north | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 109 mi west | 10,900 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 Mount Sterling
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 47 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mount Sterling, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 7 miles west-southwest of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2024, which passed about 8 miles west of town.
Hail: 132 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 19, 2022.
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 Mount Sterling'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.
Mount Sterling radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mount Sterling, KY?
KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 48 miles southeast. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mount Sterling?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mount Sterling the lowest scan from KJKL is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mount Sterling 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 Mount Sterling, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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