Nicholasville, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Nicholasville, Jessamine County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Nicholasville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Jessamine forecast zone and Jessamine County — the most common reported hazard around Nicholasville, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (24 days) and flash flooding (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | Jun 2026 | May 18, 2006 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jun 2026 | Sep 22, 2006 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 11 | Jul 2018 | May 2, 2010 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2021 | Feb 15, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Sep 2024 | Apr 2, 2016 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2020 | Jul 26, 2012 · 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 Jessamine forecast zone and Jessamine County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Nicholasville get?
A normal year brings about 10 inches of snow to Nicholasville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Keene 1 Wsw weather station 6.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.6 | 3.8 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 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 Nicholasville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 72 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 Nicholasville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 72 mi east-southeast | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 75 mi west | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 113 mi north-northeast | 11,600 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 Nicholasville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 80 tornadoes within 25 miles of Nicholasville, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 11 miles southeast of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on October 19, 2025, which touched down about 2 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 224 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 10, 1966.
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 Nicholasville'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.
Nicholasville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Nicholasville, KY?
KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 72 miles east-southeast. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Nicholasville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Nicholasville the lowest scan from KJKL is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Nicholasville 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 Nicholasville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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