Sandy Hook, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sandy Hook, Elliott County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sandy Hook?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 55 days in the Elliott forecast zone and Elliott County — the most common reported hazard around Sandy Hook, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (36 days) and flash flooding (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 55 | Jun 2025 | Jun 29, 2012 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 17 | May 2018 | Mar 1, 1997 · $1.1 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Feb 2022 | Feb 16, 2003 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Dec 2015 | Mar 20, 2002 · $7,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Aug 2010 | — |
| High winds | 5 | Apr 2023 | Sep 14, 2008 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | May 1996 | — |
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 Elliott forecast zone and Elliott County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sandy Hook get?
A normal year brings about 3.4 inches of snow to Sandy Hook, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Grayson Lake weather station 13.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (2.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 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 Sandy Hook?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 36 miles south-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 Sandy Hook | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 36 mi south-southwest | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 77 mi east-northeast | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 99 mi north-northwest | 9,500 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 Sandy Hook
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 16 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sandy Hook, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF3 on March 2, 2012, which passed about 8 miles south of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2024, which touched down about 24 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 167 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 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 Sandy Hook'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.
Sandy Hook radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sandy Hook, KY?
KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 36 miles south-southwest. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sandy Hook?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sandy Hook the lowest scan from KJKL is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sandy Hook 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 Sandy Hook, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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