St. Paul, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for St. Paul, Wise County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits St. Paul?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 103 days in the Wise forecast zone and Wise County — the most common reported hazard around St. Paul, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (81 days) and flash flooding (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 103 | Mar 2026 | Nov 9, 2000 · $43,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 81 | Mar 2026 | Dec 18, 2009 · $406,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jun 2026 | Mar 17, 2002 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 12 | Jul 2024 | Feb 14, 2003 · $800,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Mar 2015 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Sep 2024 | Dec 9, 2009 · $25,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Mar 2015 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Wise forecast zone and Wise County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does St. Paul get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to St. Paul, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Nora 4 Sse weather station 7.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 2.1 | 8.8 | 11.2 | 8.7 | 5.9 | 0.5 | 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 St. Paul?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 72 miles 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 St. Paul | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 72 mi northwest | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 79 mi southwest | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 102 mi north-northeast | 10,000 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 St. Paul
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 22 tornadoes within 25 miles of St. Paul, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on April 4, 1974, which passed about 22 miles east of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on February 29, 2012, which touched down about 20 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 103 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 27, 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 St. Paul'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.
St. Paul radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to St. Paul, VA?
KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 72 miles northwest. KMRX (Knoxville, TN) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in St. Paul?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over St. Paul the lowest scan from KJKL is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for St. Paul 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 St. Paul, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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