Barboursville, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Barboursville, Cabell County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Barboursville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 108 days in the Cabell forecast zone and Cabell County — the most common reported hazard around Barboursville, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (49 days) and flooding (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 108 | May 2026 | Jul 25, 2005 · 1 death · $1,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 49 | Sep 2025 | May 6, 2022 · 1 death · $900,000 damage |
| Flooding | 43 | Jan 2026 | Dec 10, 2007 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Jan 27, 2009 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Feb 2026 | Jan 6, 2014 · $400,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 21 | Jul 2011 | — |
| High winds | 11 | Apr 2023 | Mar 9, 2002 · $25,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jun 2014 | Jun 24, 2014 · $8,000 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 Cabell forecast zone and Cabell County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Barboursville get?
A normal year brings about 9.6 inches of snow to Barboursville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pea Ridge Psd weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (4.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 4.6 | 2.5 | 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 Barboursville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 32 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 Barboursville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 32 mi east-southeast | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 79 mi southwest | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 108 mi northwest | 10,800 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 Barboursville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 35 tornadoes within 25 miles of Barboursville, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an EF3 on March 2, 2012, which passed about 22 miles south of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 26, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 228 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.25-inch hail on June 21, 2016.
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 Barboursville'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.
Barboursville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Barboursville, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 32 miles east-southeast. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Barboursville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Barboursville the lowest scan from KRLX is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Barboursville 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 Barboursville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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