Science Hill, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Science Hill, Pulaski County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Science Hill?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 196 days in the Pulaski forecast zone and Pulaski County — the most common reported hazard around Science Hill, mostly in May and July. Next come flash flooding (44 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 196 | Mar 2026 | Jan 17, 1999 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 44 | Aug 2022 | Jun 4, 2004 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 25 | Jun 2023 | Feb 23, 2019 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2025 | Dec 9, 2009 · 2 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2010 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | May 2020 | May 18, 2018 · $50,000 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 Pulaski forecast zone and Pulaski County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Science Hill get?
A normal year brings about 5.4 inches of snow to Science Hill, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Somerset 2 N weather station 4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 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 Science Hill?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 78 miles east-northeast. 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 Science Hill | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 78 mi east-northeast | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 91 mi northwest | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 97 mi southeast | 9,200 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 Science Hill
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 59 tornadoes within 25 miles of Science Hill, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 9 miles south of town and caused 18 deaths.
Hail: 196 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 1, 2002.
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 Science Hill'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.
Science Hill radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Science Hill, KY?
KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 78 miles east-northeast. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Science Hill?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Science Hill the lowest scan from KJKL is about 6,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Science Hill 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 Science Hill, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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