Salt Lick, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Salt Lick, Bath County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Salt Lick?
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 Salt Lick, 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 Salt Lick get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Salt Lick, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cave Run Lake weather station 4.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.4 | 4.3 | 3.4 | 2.0 | 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 Salt Lick?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 40 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 Salt Lick | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 40 mi south-southeast | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 91 mi north | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 104 mi east | 10,100 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 Salt Lick
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 37 tornadoes within 25 miles of Salt Lick, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and June. The strongest was an EF3 on March 2, 2012, which passed about 15 miles south of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 2, 2024, which touched down about 17 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 164 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 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 Salt Lick'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.
Salt Lick radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Salt Lick, KY?
KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 40 miles south-southeast. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Salt Lick?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Salt Lick the lowest scan from KJKL is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Salt Lick 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 Salt Lick, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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