Hinton, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hinton, Summers County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hinton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 65 days in the Summers forecast zone and Summers County — the most common reported hazard around Hinton, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (61 days) and flash flooding (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 65 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $225,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 61 | Jan 2026 | Feb 6, 1998 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Feb 2025 | Jun 23, 2016 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 13 | Feb 2025 | Sep 27, 2024 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Feb 2025 | Jan 19, 1996 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Dec 2022 | Mar 8, 1996 · $5,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | Jan 2011 | — |
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 Summers forecast zone and Summers County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hinton get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Hinton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bluestone Lake weather station 2.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.1 | 4.0 | 6.0 | 5.5 | 2.9 | 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 Hinton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 56 miles southeast. 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 Hinton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 56 mi southeast | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 64 mi northwest | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 133 mi west | 15,000 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 Hinton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 16 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hinton, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and July. The strongest was an F3 on April 4, 1974, which passed about 11 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF2 on October 7, 2014, which passed about 15 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 171 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 8, 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 Hinton'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.
Hinton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hinton, WV?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 56 miles southeast. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 64 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hinton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hinton the lowest scan from KFCX is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hinton 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 Hinton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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