Hillsboro, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hillsboro, Pocahontas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hillsboro?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 32 days in the Southeast Pocahontas forecast zone and Pocahontas County — the most common reported hazard around Hillsboro, mostly in April and June. Next come flash flooding (23 days) and flooding (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 32 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · 1 death · $750,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Jun 2025 | May 16, 1996 · $900,000 damage |
| Flooding | 22 | Feb 2025 | Jun 23, 2016 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 9 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Nov 2018 | Nov 15, 2018 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 1 | Apr 2023 | — |
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 Southeast Pocahontas forecast zone and Pocahontas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hillsboro get?
A normal year brings about 37 inches of snow to Hillsboro, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Buckeye weather station 5.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (10.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.4 | 7.2 | 8.7 | 10.6 | 8.3 | 1.1 | 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 Hillsboro?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 77 miles south. 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 Hillsboro | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 77 mi south | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 83 mi west | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 158 mi east-northeast | 19,800 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 Hillsboro
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hillsboro, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and July. The strongest was an F3 on April 4, 1974, which passed about 17 miles west-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 25, 2024, which touched down near town.
Hail: 40 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on May 26, 2011.
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 Hillsboro'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.
Hillsboro radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hillsboro, WV?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 77 miles south. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hillsboro?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hillsboro the lowest scan from KFCX is about 6,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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