Wayland, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wayland, Floyd County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wayland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 112 days in the Floyd forecast zone and Floyd County — the most common reported hazard around Wayland, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (65 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 112 | Mar 2026 | May 29, 2019 · 1 death · $165,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 65 | May 2025 | Aug 3, 2001 · $7.6 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Mar 2026 | Jan 5, 2025 · $4,000 damage |
| Flooding | 45 | Jan 2025 | May 31, 2004 · $4.0 million damage |
| High winds | 8 | Sep 2024 | Apr 1, 2023 · $49,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Aug 2010 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Debris flows | 4 | Mar 2021 | Mar 18, 2021 · $5,000 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 Floyd forecast zone and Floyd County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wayland get?
A normal year brings about 3.6 inches of snow to Wayland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ivel weather station 11.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 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 Wayland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 29 miles west-northwest. 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 Wayland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 29 mi west-northwest | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 83 mi northeast | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 95 mi south-southwest | 8,900 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 Wayland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 7 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wayland, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF3 on March 2, 2012, which passed about 21 miles north of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2023, which touched down about 23 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 165 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 9, 2011.
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 Wayland'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.
Wayland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wayland, KY?
KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 29 miles west-northwest. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wayland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wayland the lowest scan from KJKL is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wayland 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 Wayland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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