Comfort, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Comfort, Boone County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Comfort?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 105 days in the Boone forecast zone and Boone County — the most common reported hazard around Comfort, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (41 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 105 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $750,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 41 | Jun 2026 | Jul 25, 2010 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2026 | Oct 29, 2012 · $750,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 28 | Feb 2026 | Feb 18, 2015 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 20 | Jul 2011 | — |
| Flooding | 19 | Jun 2026 | Apr 15, 2007 · $750,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Dec 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 · $20,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 4 | Apr 2016 | Apr 6, 2016 · $25,000 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 Boone forecast zone and Boone County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Comfort get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Comfort, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Madison 3Nnw weather station 13 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 3.6 | 6.0 | 3.6 | 3.3 | 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 Comfort?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 14 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Comfort | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 14 mi north-northwest | 700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 100 mi west-southwest | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 106 mi southeast | 10,500 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 Comfort
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 20 tornadoes within 25 miles of Comfort, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an EF2 on April 2, 2024, which passed about 21 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2024, which passed about 18 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 149 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 23, 2019.
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 Comfort'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.
Comfort radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Comfort, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 14 miles north-northwest. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Comfort?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Comfort the lowest scan from KRLX is about 700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Comfort 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 Comfort, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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