Harts, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Harts, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Harts?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 94 days in the Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County — the most common reported hazard around Harts, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (45 days) and flooding (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 94 | May 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $750,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 45 | Jun 2026 | Jun 10, 2021 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 40 | Jan 2026 | Feb 15, 2003 · 1 death · $2.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2026 | Oct 29, 2012 · $750,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 24 | Feb 2026 | Jan 27, 2014 · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 21 | Jul 2011 | — |
| High winds | 11 | Apr 2023 | Mar 9, 2002 · $1,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Feb 2021 | Feb 15, 2021 · $15,000 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 Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Harts get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Harts, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Branchland 1 N weather station 13.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 4.9 | 8.9 | 5.0 | 3.7 | 0.1 | 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 Harts?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 29 miles northeast. 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 Harts | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 29 mi northeast | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 72 mi west-southwest | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 124 mi southeast | 13,400 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 Harts
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Harts, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and March. The strongest was an EF3 on March 2, 2012, which passed about 4 miles north of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on August 7, 2023, which passed about 24 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 145 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 19, 1967.
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 Harts'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.
Harts radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Harts, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 29 miles northeast. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 72 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Harts?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Harts the lowest scan from KRLX is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Harts 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 Harts, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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