Covel, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Covel, Wyoming County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Covel?
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 Covel, 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 Covel get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to Covel, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pineville weather station 13.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 2.6 | 9.8 | 4.5 | 2.7 | 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 Covel?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 61 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 Covel | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 61 mi north-northwest | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 66 mi east-southeast | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 109 mi west | 11,000 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 Covel
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 12 tornadoes within 25 miles of Covel, 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 13 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF2 on October 7, 2014, which passed about 10 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 196 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 Covel'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.
Covel radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Covel, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 61 miles north-northwest. KFCX (Blacksburg, VA) is 66 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Covel?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Covel the lowest scan from KRLX is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Covel 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 Covel, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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