Bud, WV Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Bud, Wyoming County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Bud?

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 Bud, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (53 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (26 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms57Feb 2026Jan 27, 1998 · $1.0 million damage
Damaging thunderstorm winds53Jun 2026Jun 29, 2012 · $250,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill26Feb 2026Jan 27, 2014 · $25,000 damage
Excessive heat20Jul 2011—
Flash flooding19May 2024Jul 8, 2001 · 1 death · $60 million damage
Flooding16Feb 2025May 9, 2009 · $10 million damage
High winds11Apr 2023Dec 9, 2009 · $15,000 damage
Wildfires3Nov 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 Bud get?

A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to Bud, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pineville weather station 9.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.8 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
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Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Bud?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 57 miles north-northwest. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over BudView
KRLX
Charleston, WV		57 mi north-northwest4,300 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KFCX
Blacksburg, VA		70 mi east-southeast5,700 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KJKL
Jackson, KY		106 mi west10,500 ftLimited — 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 Bud

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 12 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bud, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and October. The strongest was an F3 on April 4, 1974, which passed about 12 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF2 on October 7, 2014, which passed about 11 miles east-northeast of town.

Hail: 207 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 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 Bud'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.

Bud radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Bud, WV?

KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 57 miles north-northwest. KFCX (Blacksburg, VA) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Bud?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bud the lowest scan from KRLX is about 4,300 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Bud 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 Bud, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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