Gassaway, WV Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Gassaway, Braxton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Gassaway?

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 Gassaway, 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 Gassaway get?

A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Gassaway, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Gassaway weather station in town. 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 Gassaway?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 57 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 Gassaway	View
KRLX Charleston, WV	57 mi west-southwest	4,300 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KFCX Blacksburg, VA	117 mi south-southeast	12,200 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA	132 mi north-northeast	14,800 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 Gassaway

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 2 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gassaway. The strongest was an F0 on April 9, 1991, which touched down about 5 miles west-southwest of town.

Hail: 91 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 Gassaway'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.

Gassaway radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Gassaway, WV?

KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 57 miles west-southwest. KFCX (Blacksburg, VA) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Gassaway?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gassaway the lowest scan from KRLX is about 4,300 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Gassaway 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 Gassaway, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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