Clinchco, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Clinchco, Dickenson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Clinchco?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 55 days in the Dickenson forecast zone and Dickenson County — the most common reported hazard around Clinchco, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (49 days) and flash flooding (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 55 | Feb 2026 | May 16, 2023 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Jan 2026 | Dec 18, 2009 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Jul 2025 | Aug 13, 2001 · $450,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 23 | Feb 2026 | Jan 6, 2014 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 21 | Jul 2025 | Feb 15, 2003 · $250,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Apr 2002 | — |
| High winds | 5 | Apr 2023 | Dec 9, 2009 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2004 | Jan 8, 1997 · $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 Dickenson forecast zone and Dickenson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Clinchco get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Clinchco, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Clintwood 1W weather station 7.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 1.1 | 7.6 | 11.5 | 10.5 | 6.6 | 0.8 | 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 Clinchco?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 61 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 Clinchco | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 61 mi west-northwest | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 87 mi north-northeast | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 90 mi southwest | 8,200 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 Clinchco
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Clinchco, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF2 on May 8, 2009, which touched down about 11 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 9, 2011, which touched down about 22 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 128 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 Clinchco'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.
Clinchco radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Clinchco, VA?
KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 61 miles west-northwest. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Clinchco?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Clinchco the lowest scan from KJKL is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Clinchco 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 Clinchco, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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