Sardis, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sardis, Mason County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sardis?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 72 days in the Mason forecast zone and Mason County — the most common reported hazard around Sardis, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (41 days) and flash flooding (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 72 | Jun 2026 | Jul 14, 2000 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Feb 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | May 2026 | Mar 1, 1997 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 27 | May 2026 | May 15, 2003 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 11 | Sep 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $2.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Dec 2022 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
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 Mason forecast zone and Mason County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sardis get?
A normal year brings about 8.8 inches of snow to Sardis, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Flemingsburg 2 N weather station 13 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (3.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 2.7 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 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 Sardis?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 62 miles north. 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 Sardis | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 62 mi north | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 74 mi south-southeast | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 115 mi west-southwest | 11,900 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 Sardis
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 61 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sardis, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 23, 1968, which passed about 13 miles north of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on September 22, 2025, which passed about 12 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 112 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 19, 2022.
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 Sardis'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.
Sardis radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sardis, KY?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 62 miles north. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sardis?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sardis the lowest scan from KILN is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sardis 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 Sardis, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Flemingsburg, KY radar 14 mi
- Carlisle, KY radar 16 mi
- Augusta, KY radar 17 mi
- Cynthiana, KY radar 22 mi
- Falmouth, KY radar 23 mi
- Paris, KY radar 29 mi
- Owingsville, KY radar 29 mi
- Mount Sterling, KY radar 32 mi
- Vanceburg, KY radar 34 mi