Alderson, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Alderson, Greenbrier County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Alderson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 120 days in the Eastern Greenbrier forecast zone and Greenbrier County — the most common reported hazard around Alderson, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (37 days) and flooding (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 120 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $750,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 37 | Aug 2025 | Jun 23, 2016 · 16 deaths · $40 million damage |
| Flooding | 25 | Feb 2025 | Mar 4, 2015 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 19 | Jan 2026 | Mar 20, 2018 · $25,000 damage |
| High winds | 10 | Dec 2025 | Sep 27, 2024 · $90,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jun 2015 | Jun 14, 2015 · $5,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Debris flows | 2 | Jul 2022 | Mar 10, 2015 · 1 death · $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 Eastern Greenbrier forecast zone and Greenbrier County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Alderson get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Alderson, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Alderson weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (4.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.2 | 2.0 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 2.0 | 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 Alderson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 53 miles south-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 Alderson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 53 mi south-southeast | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 71 mi northwest | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 146 mi west | 17,500 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 Alderson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Alderson, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F3 on April 4, 1974, which passed about 14 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an F2 on June 22, 1990, which passed about 9 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 104 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 16, 1998.
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 Alderson'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.
Alderson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Alderson, WV?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 53 miles south-southeast. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 71 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Alderson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Alderson the lowest scan from KFCX is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Alderson 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 Alderson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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