Durbin, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Durbin, Pocahontas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Durbin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 32 days in the Northwest Pocahontas forecast zone and Pocahontas County — the most common reported hazard around Durbin, mostly in April and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (29 days) and flash flooding (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 32 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · 1 death · $750,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Jun 2025 | May 16, 1996 · $900,000 damage |
| Flooding | 22 | Feb 2025 | Jun 23, 2016 · $300,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Dec 2025 | Feb 24, 2019 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Nov 2018 | Nov 15, 2018 · $10,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Dec 2025 | — |
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 Pocahontas forecast zone and Pocahontas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Durbin get?
A normal year brings about 67 inches of snow to Durbin, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bartow 1S weather station 3.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (17.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 4.3 | 12.8 | 16.0 | 17.2 | 13.9 | 2.5 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Durbin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 104 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 Durbin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 104 mi west | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 108 mi south-southwest | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 130 mi east-northeast | 14,400 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 Durbin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Durbin, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F2 on July 9, 1980, which touched down about 18 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 51 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on August 7, 2023.
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 Durbin'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.
Durbin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Durbin, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 104 miles west. KFCX (Blacksburg, VA) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Durbin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Durbin the lowest scan from KRLX is about 10,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Durbin 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 Durbin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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