Pine Knot, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pine Knot, McCreary County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pine Knot?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 100 days in the McCreary forecast zone and McCreary County — the most common reported hazard around Pine Knot, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (28 days) and flash flooding (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 100 | Aug 2024 | Sep 6, 2018 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2026 | Feb 3, 1998 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Jun 2020 | Mar 17, 2002 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Mar 2021 | Feb 5, 2020 · $70,000 damage |
| High winds | 7 | Sep 2024 | Jan 9, 2008 · $30,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Aug 2010 | — |
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 McCreary forecast zone and McCreary County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pine Knot get?
A normal year brings about 5.5 inches of snow to Pine Knot, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Oneida weather station 12.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 2.2 | 1.5 | 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 Pine Knot?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 67 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 Pine Knot | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 67 mi east-southeast | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 89 mi northeast | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 122 mi west-southwest | 13,000 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 Pine Knot
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 29 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pine Knot, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 25 miles west of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 11, 2023, which passed about 18 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 136 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on April 28, 1959.
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 Pine Knot'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.
Pine Knot radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pine Knot, KY?
KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 67 miles east-southeast. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pine Knot?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pine Knot the lowest scan from KMRX is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pine Knot 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 Pine Knot, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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