Salyersville, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Salyersville, Magoffin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Salyersville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 105 days in the Magoffin forecast zone and Magoffin County — the most common reported hazard around Salyersville, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (45 days) and flash flooding (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 105 | Jun 2025 | Jan 29, 2008 · $25,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 45 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 33 | Apr 2025 | Jun 8, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 18 | Apr 2025 | Jun 1, 2004 · $2.5 million damage |
| High winds | 9 | Apr 2023 | Mar 31, 2022 · $14,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | 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 Magoffin forecast zone and Magoffin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Salyersville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 17 miles southwest. 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 Salyersville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 17 mi southwest | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 83 mi east-northeast | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 110 mi south | 11,200 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 Salyersville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 14 tornadoes within 25 miles of Salyersville, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and March. The strongest was an EF3 on March 2, 2012, which passed about 16 miles north of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2023, which touched down about 6 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 207 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 8, 2015.
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 Salyersville'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.
Salyersville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Salyersville, KY?
KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 17 miles southwest. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Salyersville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Salyersville the lowest scan from KJKL is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Salyersville 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 Salyersville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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