Brenton, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brenton, Wyoming County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brenton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 57 days in the Wyoming forecast zone and Wyoming County — the most common reported hazard around Brenton, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (53 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 57 | Feb 2026 | Jan 27, 1998 · $1.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 53 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Feb 2026 | Jan 27, 2014 · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 20 | Jul 2011 | — |
| Flash flooding | 19 | May 2024 | Jul 8, 2001 · 1 death · $60 million damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Feb 2025 | May 9, 2009 · $10 million damage |
| High winds | 11 | Apr 2023 | Dec 9, 2009 · $15,000 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 Wyoming forecast zone and Wyoming County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Brenton get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Brenton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Oceana 2 Se weather station 5.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 5.2 | 7.1 | 5.5 | 2.3 | 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 Brenton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 49 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 Brenton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 49 mi north | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 85 mi east-southeast | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 92 mi west | 8,400 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 Brenton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brenton, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F3 on April 4, 1974, which passed about 21 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF2 on October 7, 2014, which passed about 24 miles east of town.
Hail: 155 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 Brenton'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.
Brenton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brenton, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 49 miles north. KFCX (Blacksburg, VA) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Brenton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brenton the lowest scan from KRLX is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Brenton 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 Brenton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Oceana, WV radar 6 mi
- Welch, WV radar 12 mi
- Mullens, WV radar 14 mi
- Sophia, WV radar 22 mi
- Mabscott, WV radar 26 mi
- Logan, WV radar 26 mi
- Beckley, WV radar 29 mi
- Mount Hope, WV radar 33 mi
- Bluefield, WV radar 33 mi
- Madison, WV radar 33 mi