Bruno, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bruno, Logan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bruno?
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 Bruno, 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 Bruno get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Bruno, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Man weather station 3.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.8 | 6.2 | 4.0 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 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 Bruno?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 44 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 Bruno | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 44 mi north | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 79 mi west | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 99 mi east-southeast | 9,500 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 Bruno
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bruno. The strongest was an F1 on April 4, 1974, which passed about 25 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an F1 on May 12, 1975, which touched down about 22 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 194 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 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 Bruno'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.
Bruno radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bruno, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 44 miles north. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bruno?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bruno the lowest scan from KRLX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bruno 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 Bruno, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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