Gilbert Creek, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gilbert Creek, Mingo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gilbert Creek?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Mingo forecast zone and Mingo County — the most common reported hazard around Gilbert Creek, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (36 days) and flash flooding (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | Jun 2026 | Apr 7, 2006 · $900,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | Dec 18, 2009 · $700,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 35 | Jun 2026 | May 30, 2004 · $9.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Feb 2026 | Jan 27, 2014 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 22 | Feb 2025 | May 9, 2009 · $24 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 21 | Jul 2019 | Jul 10, 2019 · 1 death |
| High winds | 9 | Apr 2023 | — |
| Wildfires | 3 | Nov 2001 | Nov 9, 1999 · 1 death · $3,000 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 Mingo forecast zone and Mingo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Gilbert Creek get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Gilbert Creek, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Man weather station 12.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.8 | 6.2 | 4.0 | 1.7 | 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 Gilbert Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 52 miles north. 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 Gilbert Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 52 mi north | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 78 mi west | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 97 mi east-southeast | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Gilbert Creek
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gilbert Creek. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F1 on April 4, 1974, which passed about 24 miles east of town. The most recent was an F1 on May 12, 1975, which touched down about 18 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 190 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 9, 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 Gilbert Creek'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.
Gilbert Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gilbert Creek, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 52 miles north. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gilbert Creek?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gilbert Creek the lowest scan from KRLX is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Gilbert Creek 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 Gilbert Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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