Huntington, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Huntington, Cabell County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Huntington?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 108 days in the Cabell forecast zone and Cabell County — the most common reported hazard around Huntington, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (49 days) and flooding (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 108 | May 2026 | Jul 25, 2005 · 1 death · $1,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 49 | Sep 2025 | May 6, 2022 · 1 death · $900,000 damage |
| Flooding | 43 | Jan 2026 | Dec 10, 2007 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Jan 27, 2009 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Feb 2026 | Jan 6, 2014 · $400,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 21 | Jul 2011 | — |
| High winds | 11 | Apr 2023 | Mar 9, 2002 · $25,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jun 2014 | Jun 24, 2014 · $8,000 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 Cabell forecast zone and Cabell County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Huntington get?
A normal year brings about 10 inches of snow to Huntington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Huntington Swg Pl weather station 5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 4.3 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 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 Huntington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 39 miles east. 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 Huntington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 39 mi east | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 74 mi southwest | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 102 mi northwest | 9,900 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 Huntington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 33 tornadoes within 25 miles of Huntington, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F5 on April 23, 1968, which passed about 24 miles north-northwest of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2024, which passed about 17 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 225 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 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 Huntington'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.
Huntington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Huntington, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 39 miles east. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Huntington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Huntington the lowest scan from KRLX is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Huntington 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 Huntington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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