North Middletown, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for North Middletown, Bourbon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits North Middletown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 78 days in the Bourbon forecast zone and Bourbon County — the most common reported hazard around North Middletown, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (58 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 78 | Jun 2026 | May 24, 1996 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 58 | Feb 2019 | Mar 1, 1997 · 1 death · $3.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Jan 2023 | Jul 20, 1998 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 6 | Sep 2024 | Apr 2, 2016 · $5,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2021 | Feb 15, 2003 · $800,000 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 Bourbon forecast zone and Bourbon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does North Middletown get?
A normal year brings about 8.8 inches of snow to North Middletown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mt Sterling weather station 11.2 miles 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 North Middletown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 58 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 North Middletown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 58 mi southeast | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 90 mi north | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 100 mi west | 9,700 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 North Middletown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 57 tornadoes within 25 miles of North Middletown, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 8 miles south-southeast of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2024, which passed about 4 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 164 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 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 North Middletown'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 Middletown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to North Middletown, KY?
KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 58 miles southeast. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in North Middletown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over North Middletown the lowest scan from KJKL is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for North Middletown 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 Middletown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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