Eleanor, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Eleanor, Putnam County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Eleanor?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 127 days in the Putnam forecast zone and Putnam County — the most common reported hazard around Eleanor, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (51 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 127 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $2.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 51 | Jun 2026 | May 26, 2018 · $3.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2026 | Oct 29, 2012 · $750,000 damage |
| Flooding | 29 | Apr 2025 | Nov 19, 2003 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Feb 2026 | Jan 6, 2014 · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 21 | Jul 2011 | — |
| High winds | 12 | Apr 2023 | Mar 9, 2002 · $2,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2023 | Jul 9, 2023 · $1.0 million 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 Putnam forecast zone and Putnam County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Eleanor get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Eleanor, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Winfield Locks weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (4.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 4.1 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 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 Eleanor?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 19 miles southeast. 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 Eleanor | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 19 mi southeast | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 100 mi southwest | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 119 mi west-northwest | 12,500 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 Eleanor
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 31 tornadoes within 25 miles of Eleanor, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F5 on April 23, 1968, which passed about 25 miles northwest of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 26, 2024, which touched down about 2 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 256 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.25-inch hail on June 21, 2016.
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 Eleanor'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.
Eleanor radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Eleanor, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 19 miles southeast. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Eleanor?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Eleanor the lowest scan from KRLX is about 1,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Eleanor 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 Eleanor, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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