Fenwick, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fenwick, Nicholas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fenwick?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 56 days in the Southeast Nicholas forecast zone and Nicholas County — the most common reported hazard around Fenwick, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (27 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (24 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 | 24 | Feb 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 Southeast Nicholas forecast zone and Nicholas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fenwick get?
A normal year brings about 100 inches of snow to Fenwick, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Richwood 1Sse weather station 3.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (26.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 7.5 | 22.1 | 26.1 | 21.9 | 16.0 | 5.3 | 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 Fenwick?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 62 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 Fenwick | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 62 mi west | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 85 mi south-southeast | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 155 mi west-southwest | 19,200 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 Fenwick
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fenwick, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and August. The strongest was an F3 on April 4, 1974, which passed about 16 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 25, 2024, which touched down about 20 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 72 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 16, 1998.
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 Fenwick'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.
Fenwick radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fenwick, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 62 miles west. KFCX (Blacksburg, VA) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fenwick?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fenwick the lowest scan from KRLX is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fenwick 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 Fenwick, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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