Craigsville, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Craigsville, Nicholas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Craigsville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 56 days in the Northwest Nicholas forecast zone and Nicholas County — the most common reported hazard around Craigsville, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (27 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 56 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Jul 2025 | Jun 23, 2016 · $22 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 11 | Feb 2025 | Jun 23, 2016 · $4.0 million damage |
| High winds | 3 | Jan 2024 | Jan 12, 2024 · $5,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | May 1998 | May 20, 1998 · $50,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 1 | Nov 1999 | — |
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 Northwest Nicholas forecast zone and Nicholas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Craigsville get?
A normal year brings about 100 inches of snow to Craigsville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Richwood 1Sse weather station 10.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (26.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 7.5 | 22.1 | 26.1 | 21.9 | 16.0 | 5.3 | 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 Craigsville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 58 miles west. 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 Craigsville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 58 mi west | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 92 mi south-southeast | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 154 mi west-southwest | 18,900 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 Craigsville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Craigsville, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and August. The strongest was an F3 on April 4, 1974, which passed about 23 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2024, which passed about 22 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 73 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 7, 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 Craigsville'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.
Craigsville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Craigsville, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 58 miles west. KFCX (Blacksburg, VA) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Craigsville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Craigsville the lowest scan from KRLX is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Craigsville 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 Craigsville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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