Stickleyville, VA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Stickleyville, Lee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Stickleyville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 112 days in the Lee forecast zone and Lee County — the most common reported hazard around Stickleyville, mostly in July and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (62 days) and flash flooding (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 112 | Jun 2026 | Aug 9, 2000 · $37,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 62 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Feb 2025 | Feb 16, 2003 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Feb 2025 | Mar 17, 2002 · $1.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Mar 2014 | Dec 16, 2010 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Sep 2024 | Dec 9, 2009 · $25,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Mar 2015 | — |
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 Lee forecast zone and Lee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Stickleyville get?
A normal year brings about 9.3 inches of snow to Stickleyville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pennington Gap weather station 6.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 3.5 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 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 Stickleyville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 46 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 Stickleyville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 46 mi southwest | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 65 mi north-northwest | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 128 mi north-northeast | 14,100 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 Stickleyville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 21 tornadoes within 25 miles of Stickleyville, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F2 on March 5, 1955, which passed about 16 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on September 24, 2024, which passed about 13 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 134 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on April 23, 1968.
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 Stickleyville'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.
Stickleyville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Stickleyville, VA?
KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 46 miles southwest. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 65 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Stickleyville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Stickleyville the lowest scan from KMRX is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Stickleyville 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 Stickleyville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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