Hansford, WV Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Hansford, Kanawha 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 Hansford?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 206 days in the Kanawha forecast zone and Kanawha County — the most common reported hazard around Hansford, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (91 days) and flooding (49 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds206Jun 2026Aug 4, 2010 · 1 death · $200,000 damage
Flash flooding91Jun 2026Feb 18, 2000 · 3 deaths · $500,000 damage
Flooding49Jul 2025Jun 23, 2016 · 4 deaths · $36 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms43Feb 2026Feb 16, 2003 · $1.8 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill27Feb 2026Dec 30, 2017 · 1 death
Excessive heat20Jul 2011—
High winds17Apr 2023Dec 9, 2009 · $125,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage10Jul 2018Jul 27, 2005 · 1 death

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 Kanawha forecast zone and Kanawha County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Hansford?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 19 miles west-northwest. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over HansfordView
KRLX
Charleston, WV		19 mi west-northwest1,100 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KFCX
Blacksburg, VA		102 mi southeast9,900 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KJKL
Jackson, KY		113 mi west-southwest11,500 ftLimited — 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 Hansford

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 18 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hansford, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an EF2 on April 2, 2024, which passed about 23 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2024, which passed about 21 miles west-northwest of town.

Hail: 131 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 23, 2019.

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 Hansford'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.

Hansford radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Hansford, WV?

KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 19 miles west-northwest. KFCX (Blacksburg, VA) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Hansford?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hansford the lowest scan from KRLX is about 1,100 ft up.

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

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