North Corbin, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for North Corbin, Laurel County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits North Corbin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 163 days in the Laurel forecast zone and Laurel County — the most common reported hazard around North Corbin, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (42 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 163 | Mar 2026 | May 27, 2024 · $81,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 42 | May 2024 | Apr 11, 2008 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Jan 2026 | Dec 4, 2002 · $4,000 damage |
| Flooding | 18 | Jun 2021 | Feb 28, 2021 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Aug 2010 | Jun 10, 2007 · 2 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | May 2024 | May 26, 2024 · $200,000 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 Laurel forecast zone and Laurel County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does North Corbin get?
A normal year brings about 5.7 inches of snow to North Corbin, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the London State Police weather station 11.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 3.5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 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 North Corbin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 61 miles northeast. 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 North Corbin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 61 mi northeast | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 67 mi southeast | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 123 mi northwest | 13,200 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 North Corbin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 32 tornadoes within 25 miles of North Corbin, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an EF4 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 8 miles north of town and caused 18 deaths.
Hail: 167 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 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 North Corbin'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.
North Corbin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to North Corbin, KY?
KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 61 miles northeast. KMRX (Knoxville, TN) is 67 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in North Corbin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over North Corbin the lowest scan from KJKL is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for North Corbin 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 North Corbin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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