South Wallins, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for South Wallins, Harlan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits South Wallins?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 92 days in the Harlan forecast zone and Harlan County — the most common reported hazard around South Wallins, mostly in July and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (82 days) and flash flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 92 | May 2025 | Feb 21, 1997 · 2 deaths · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 82 | Feb 2026 | Jan 27, 1998 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jul 2022 | Apr 17, 2013 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 20 | Mar 2021 | Feb 6, 2020 · $5.0 million damage |
| High winds | 10 | Sep 2024 | Oct 17, 2006 · $150,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Debris flows | 2 | Apr 2003 | — |
| 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 Harlan forecast zone and Harlan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does South Wallins get?
A normal year brings about 10 inches of snow to South Wallins, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Blackmont weather station 6.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 3.5 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 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 South Wallins?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 44 miles south. 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 South Wallins | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 44 mi south | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 54 mi north | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 139 mi northeast | 16,000 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 South Wallins
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 23 tornadoes within 25 miles of South Wallins, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F3 on May 9, 1988, which passed about 20 miles southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on September 24, 2024, which passed about 23 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 170 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on April 23, 1968.
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 South Wallins'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.
South Wallins radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to South Wallins, KY?
KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 44 miles south. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 54 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in South Wallins?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over South Wallins the lowest scan from KMRX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for South Wallins 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 South Wallins, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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