Buckhannon, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Buckhannon, Upshur County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Buckhannon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 82 days in the Upshur forecast zone and Upshur County — the most common reported hazard around Buckhannon, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (74 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 82 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 74 | Mar 2026 | Dec 18, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 34 | Feb 2026 | Jan 27, 2014 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | May 2026 | May 16, 1996 · $400,000 damage |
| Flooding | 30 | Mar 2026 | Jan 19, 1996 · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 17 | Apr 2002 | — |
| High winds | 13 | Jan 2024 | Jan 12, 2024 · $5,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Apr 2010 | Apr 5, 2010 · $250,000 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 Upshur forecast zone and Upshur County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Buckhannon get?
A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to Buckhannon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Buckhannon weather station 1 mile away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.8 | 6.9 | 11.9 | 11.3 | 6.7 | 0.7 | 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 Buckhannon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 93 miles west-southwest. 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 Buckhannon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 93 mi west-southwest | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 106 mi north | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 136 mi south | 15,500 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 Buckhannon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 15 tornadoes within 25 miles of Buckhannon, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on March 7, 1956, which touched down about 19 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 23, 2017, which passed about 22 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 137 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 16, 1998.
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 Buckhannon'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.
Buckhannon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Buckhannon, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 93 miles west-southwest. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Buckhannon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Buckhannon the lowest scan from KRLX is about 8,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Buckhannon 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 Buckhannon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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