Boaz, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Boaz, Wood County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Boaz?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 109 days in the Wood forecast zone and Wood County — the most common reported hazard around Boaz, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (41 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 109 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $4.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 41 | Jun 2026 | Jun 28, 1998 · $4.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2003 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 31 | Mar 2026 | Jan 12, 2018 · 2 deaths · $5,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 29 | Feb 2026 | Jan 6, 2014 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 19 | Jul 2011 | — |
| High winds | 13 | Apr 2023 | Mar 9, 2002 · $5,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Jul 2025 | May 27, 2014 · $125,000 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 Wood forecast zone and Wood County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Boaz get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Boaz, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Marietta Lock 1 weather station 3.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 3.8 | 8.7 | 5.7 | 2.7 | 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 Boaz?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 74 miles south. 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 Boaz | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 74 mi south | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 105 mi northeast | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 125 mi west | 13,500 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 Boaz
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 19 tornadoes within 25 miles of Boaz, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an EF3 on September 16, 2010, which passed about 19 miles south-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 9, 2024, which passed about 8 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 151 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on February 27, 2023.
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 Boaz'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.
Boaz radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Boaz, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 74 miles south. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Boaz?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Boaz the lowest scan from KRLX is about 6,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Boaz 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 Boaz, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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