Winchester, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Winchester, Clark County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Winchester?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 82 days in the Clark forecast zone and Clark County — the most common reported hazard around Winchester, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (27 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 82 | Apr 2025 | Apr 2, 2015 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Oct 2021 | Jul 20, 1998 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Jan 2026 | Feb 11, 2008 · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Mar 2015 | Mar 1, 1997 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2022 | Feb 15, 2003 · $80,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Sep 2024 | Apr 2, 2016 · $5,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | May 1998 | May 13, 1998 · $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 Clark forecast zone and Clark County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Winchester get?
A normal year brings about 8.8 inches of snow to Winchester, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mt Sterling weather station 14.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 3.3 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 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 Winchester?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 56 miles east-southeast. 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 Winchester | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 56 mi east-southeast | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 96 mi west | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 100 mi north-northeast | 9,600 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 Winchester
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 60 tornadoes within 25 miles of Winchester, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 3 miles southeast of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on October 19, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 208 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 10, 1966.
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 Winchester'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.
Winchester radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Winchester, KY?
KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 56 miles east-southeast. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Winchester?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Winchester the lowest scan from KJKL is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Winchester 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 Winchester, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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