Big Creek, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Big Creek, Logan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Big Creek?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 73 days in the Logan forecast zone and Logan County — the most common reported hazard around Big Creek, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (40 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $750,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 40 | Jun 2026 | May 15, 1996 · 1 death · $3.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2026 | Oct 29, 2012 · $400,000 damage |
| Flooding | 27 | Jun 2026 | May 18, 2001 · 2 deaths |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Feb 2026 | Feb 18, 2015 · 2 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 20 | Jul 2011 | — |
| High winds | 8 | Apr 2023 | — |
| Wildfires | 3 | Nov 2001 | Nov 9, 1999 · $10,000 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 Logan forecast zone and Logan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Big Creek get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Big Creek, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Madison 3Nnw weather station 12.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 3.6 | 6.0 | 3.6 | 3.3 | 0.2 | 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 Big Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 27 miles northeast. 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 Big Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 27 mi northeast | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 75 mi west-southwest | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 118 mi southeast | 12,400 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 Big Creek
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Big Creek, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and August. The strongest was an EF3 on March 2, 2012, which passed about 8 miles north-northwest of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 24, 2019, which passed about 25 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 131 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on July 23, 1962.
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 Big Creek'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.
Big Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Big Creek, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 27 miles northeast. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Big Creek?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Big Creek the lowest scan from KRLX is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Big Creek 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 Big Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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