West Liberty, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West Liberty, Morgan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West Liberty?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 133 days in the Morgan forecast zone and Morgan County — the most common reported hazard around West Liberty, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (47 days) and flash flooding (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 133 | May 2025 | Jul 14, 2000 · $110,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Apr 2025 | Sep 12, 2020 · $150,000 damage |
| Flooding | 27 | Jan 2025 | May 31, 2004 · $2.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Feb 2021 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Sep 2024 | Jan 9, 2008 · $18,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Aug 2010 | — |
| Debris flows | 2 | Sep 2018 | Sep 23, 2018 · $6,000 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 Morgan forecast zone and Morgan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does West Liberty get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to West Liberty, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the W Liberty 3Nw weather station 2.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (4.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 2.1 | 3.7 | 4.7 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 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 West Liberty?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 23 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 West Liberty | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 23 mi south | 1,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 88 mi east-northeast | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 108 mi north-northwest | 10,800 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 West Liberty
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 22 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Liberty, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF3 on March 2, 2012, which passed about 2 miles north of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2023, which touched down about 19 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 171 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 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 West Liberty'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.
West Liberty radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West Liberty, KY?
KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 23 miles south. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in West Liberty?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West Liberty the lowest scan from KJKL is about 1,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for West Liberty 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 West Liberty, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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