Dixie, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dixie, Nicholas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dixie?
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 Dixie, 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.
Which radars cover Dixie?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 29 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 Dixie | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 29 mi west | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 99 mi south-southeast | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 124 mi west-southwest | 13,400 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 Dixie
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 14 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dixie, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an EF2 on April 2, 2024, which passed about 15 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2024, which passed about 20 miles west of town.
Hail: 116 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 Dixie'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.
Dixie radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dixie, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 29 miles west. KFCX (Blacksburg, VA) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dixie?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dixie the lowest scan from KRLX is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Dixie 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 Dixie, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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