Owingsville, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Owingsville, Bath County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Owingsville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 97 days in the Bath forecast zone and Bath County — the most common reported hazard around Owingsville, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (34 days) and flash flooding (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Apr 2025 | Apr 2, 2024 · $210,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2025 | Feb 3, 1998 · $10 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Sep 2021 | Jan 7, 1998 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 11 | Sep 2020 | Apr 29, 2020 · 5 deaths · $3,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Feb 2022 | Feb 2, 2019 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · $40,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Aug 2010 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Jan 2014 | — |
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 Bath forecast zone and Bath County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Owingsville get?
A normal year brings about 8.8 inches of snow to Owingsville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mt Sterling weather station 11.1 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 Owingsville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 45 miles south-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 Owingsville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 45 mi south-southeast | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 89 mi north | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 111 mi east | 11,300 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 Owingsville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 42 tornadoes within 25 miles of Owingsville, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 19 miles west-southwest of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2024, which passed about 19 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 155 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 2, 2012.
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 Owingsville'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.
Owingsville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Owingsville, KY?
KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 45 miles south-southeast. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Owingsville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Owingsville the lowest scan from KJKL is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Owingsville 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 Owingsville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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