Flatwoods, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Flatwoods, Braxton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Flatwoods?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 68 days in the Braxton forecast zone and Braxton County — the most common reported hazard around Flatwoods, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (41 days) and flash flooding (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 68 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $750,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Feb 2026 | Oct 29, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 33 | May 2025 | Jul 31, 1996 · $1.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 28 | Feb 2026 | Jan 27, 2014 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 20 | Feb 2025 | Jun 23, 2016 · $400,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 20 | Jul 2011 | — |
| High winds | 10 | Apr 2023 | Mar 9, 2002 · $1,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Feb 2003 | Feb 16, 2003 · $500,000 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 Braxton forecast zone and Braxton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Flatwoods get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Flatwoods, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Gassaway weather station 7.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 3.5 | 5.4 | 4.1 | 3.3 | 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 Flatwoods?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 64 miles west-southwest. 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 Flatwoods | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 64 mi west-southwest | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 119 mi south | 12,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 128 mi north | 14,000 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 Flatwoods
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Flatwoods, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and March. The strongest was an F2 on March 7, 1956, which touched down about 23 miles north of town. The most recent was an F0 on April 9, 1991, which touched down about 13 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 99 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 7, 1980.
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 Flatwoods'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.
Flatwoods radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Flatwoods, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 64 miles west-southwest. KFCX (Blacksburg, VA) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Flatwoods?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Flatwoods the lowest scan from KRLX is about 5,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Flatwoods 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 Flatwoods, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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