Berwind, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Berwind, McDowell County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Berwind?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 75 days in the McDowell forecast zone and McDowell County — the most common reported hazard around Berwind, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (55 days) and flash flooding (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 75 | Jun 2026 | Feb 11, 2009 · 1 death · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 55 | Feb 2026 | Jan 27, 1998 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 33 | Feb 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 · 3 deaths · $5.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 27 | Feb 2026 | Jan 23, 2005 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 24 | May 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 · $5.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 19 | Jul 2011 | — |
| High winds | 10 | Apr 2023 | Dec 9, 2009 · $20,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 3 | Nov 2001 | — |
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 McDowell forecast zone and McDowell County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Berwind get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to Berwind, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Richlands weather station 13.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 3.4 | 6.3 | 4.4 | 2.9 | 0.3 | 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 Berwind?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 73 miles north. 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 Berwind | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 73 mi north | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 78 mi east-southeast | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 94 mi west-northwest | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Berwind
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Berwind. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F1 on April 4, 1974, which passed about 24 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an F1 on July 19, 1996, which passed about 23 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 146 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 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 Berwind'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.
Berwind radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Berwind, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 73 miles north. KFCX (Blacksburg, VA) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Berwind?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Berwind the lowest scan from KRLX 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 Berwind 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 Berwind, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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