Crooked Creek, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Crooked Creek, Logan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Crooked Creek?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 73 days in the Logan forecast zone and Logan County — the most common reported hazard around Crooked Creek, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (40 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $750,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 40 | Jun 2026 | May 15, 1996 · 1 death · $3.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2026 | Oct 29, 2012 · $400,000 damage |
| Flooding | 27 | Jun 2026 | May 18, 2001 · 2 deaths |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Feb 2026 | Feb 18, 2015 · 2 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 20 | Jul 2011 | — |
| High winds | 8 | Apr 2023 | — |
| Wildfires | 3 | Nov 2001 | Nov 9, 1999 · $10,000 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 Logan forecast zone and Logan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Crooked Creek get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Crooked Creek, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Man weather station 10.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.8 | 6.2 | 4.0 | 1.7 | 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 Crooked Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 33 miles north-northeast. 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 Crooked Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 33 mi north-northeast | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 76 mi west-southwest | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 111 mi east-southeast | 11,200 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 Crooked Creek
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Crooked Creek, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and September. The strongest was an EF3 on March 2, 2012, which passed about 17 miles north-northwest of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 4, 2016, which touched down about 23 miles north of town.
Hail: 166 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 8, 2015.
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 Crooked Creek'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.
Crooked Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Crooked Creek, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 33 miles north-northeast. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Crooked Creek?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Crooked Creek the lowest scan from KRLX is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Crooked Creek 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 Crooked Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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