Jeffersonville, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Jeffersonville, Fayette County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Jeffersonville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 106 days in the Fayette forecast zone and Fayette County — the most common reported hazard around Jeffersonville, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (46 days) and flooding (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 106 | Jun 2026 | Mar 14, 2019 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 23 | Mar 2026 | Jan 5, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Mar 2026 | May 11, 2011 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 15 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · $3.3 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Dec 2022 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 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 Fayette forecast zone and Fayette County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Jeffersonville get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to Jeffersonville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sedalia weather station 6.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.3 | 3.3 | 6.7 | 5.9 | 3.8 | 0.2 | 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 Jeffersonville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 22 miles southwest. 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 Jeffersonville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 22 mi southwest | 1,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 135 mi southeast | 15,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 143 mi south | 16,800 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 Jeffersonville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 89 tornadoes within 25 miles of Jeffersonville, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 16 miles northwest of town and caused 36 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 12 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 205 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 4, 2025.
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 Jeffersonville'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.
Jeffersonville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Jeffersonville, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 22 miles southwest. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 135 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Jeffersonville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Jeffersonville the lowest scan from KILN is about 1,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Jeffersonville 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 Jeffersonville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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