Nickelsville, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Nickelsville, Scott County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Nickelsville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 126 days in the Scott forecast zone and Scott County — the most common reported hazard around Nickelsville, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (53 days) and flash flooding (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 126 | Jun 2026 | Jun 3, 2009 · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 53 | Jan 2026 | Dec 18, 2009 · $27,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jul 2025 | Aug 17, 2010 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 10 | Feb 2025 | Feb 14, 2003 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Mar 2014 | Dec 16, 2010 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Sep 2024 | Dec 1, 2006 · $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 Scott forecast zone and Scott County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Nickelsville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 68 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 Nickelsville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 68 mi southwest | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 76 mi northwest | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 114 mi north-northeast | 11,800 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 Nickelsville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 24 tornadoes within 25 miles of Nickelsville, 2 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 23 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2023, which touched down about 21 miles west of town.
Hail: 152 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 27, 2014.
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 Nickelsville'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.
Nickelsville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Nickelsville, VA?
KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 68 miles southwest. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Nickelsville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Nickelsville the lowest scan from KMRX is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Nickelsville 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 Nickelsville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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