Pocahontas, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pocahontas, Tazewell County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pocahontas?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 88 days in the Tazewell forecast zone and Tazewell County — the most common reported hazard around Pocahontas, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (62 days) and flash flooding (57 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 88 | Jul 2025 | Jul 4, 1997 · $770,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 62 | Jan 2026 | Jan 27, 1998 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 57 | Jul 2025 | Jul 8, 2001 · $15 million damage |
| High winds | 54 | Feb 2025 | Sep 27, 2024 · 1 death · $19 million damage |
| Flooding | 29 | Feb 2025 | Nov 19, 2003 · $6.1 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 1996 · $3,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 5 | Jul 2023 | Apr 13, 2020 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Nov 2018 | — |
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 Tazewell forecast zone and Tazewell County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pocahontas get?
A normal year brings about 40 inches of snow to Pocahontas, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bluefield weather station 7.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 1.7 | 8.7 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 7.5 | 1.4 | 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 Pocahontas?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 62 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 Pocahontas | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 62 mi east-southeast | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 72 mi north-northwest | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 110 mi west | 11,100 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 Pocahontas
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pocahontas, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and October. The strongest was an EF2 on October 7, 2014, which passed about 22 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 147 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 9, 1980.
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 Pocahontas'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.
Pocahontas radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pocahontas, VA?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 62 miles east-southeast. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 72 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pocahontas?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pocahontas the lowest scan from KFCX is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Bluefield, VA radar 6 mi
- Tazewell, VA radar 15 mi
- Cedar Bluff, VA radar 28 mi
- Rural Retreat, VA radar 28 mi
- Wytheville, VA radar 28 mi
- Narrows, VA radar 30 mi
- Richlands, VA radar 30 mi
- Marion, VA radar 34 mi
- Pearisburg, VA radar 34 mi
- Pulaski, VA radar 37 mi