Crum, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Crum, Wayne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Crum?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 106 days in the Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County — the most common reported hazard around Crum, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (45 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 106 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 45 | Sep 2025 | Apr 3, 2015 · 1 death · $450,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2026 | Oct 29, 2012 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 35 | Apr 2025 | Mar 2, 1997 · 2 deaths · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 25 | Feb 2026 | Dec 23, 2022 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 21 | Jul 2011 | — |
| High winds | 12 | Apr 2023 | Dec 14, 2001 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Feb 2021 | Feb 15, 2021 · $75,000 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 Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Crum get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Crum, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dunlow 1 Sw weather station 3.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 3.4 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 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 Crum?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 48 miles 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 Crum | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 48 mi northeast | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 52 mi west-southwest | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 128 mi northwest | 14,100 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 Crum
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 10 tornadoes within 25 miles of Crum, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and March. The strongest was an EF3 on March 2, 2012, which passed about 11 miles north of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on August 7, 2023, which passed about 17 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 189 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 19, 1967.
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 Crum'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.
Crum radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Crum, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 48 miles northeast. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 52 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Crum?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Crum the lowest scan from KRLX is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Crum 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 Crum, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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