Jane Lew, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Jane Lew, Lewis County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Jane Lew?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 67 days in the Lewis forecast zone and Lewis County — the most common reported hazard around Jane Lew, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (40 days) and flash flooding (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 67 | Jun 2026 | Jun 24, 2010 · $420,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Mar 2026 | Jan 22, 2016 · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 33 | May 2026 | Jun 28, 1998 · $750,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 29 | Feb 2026 | Jan 6, 2014 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 19 | Jul 2011 | — |
| Flooding | 18 | May 2026 | Nov 19, 2003 · $75,000 damage |
| High winds | 11 | Apr 2023 | Mar 9, 2002 · $1,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 1997 | Jul 27, 1997 · $10,000 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 Lewis forecast zone and Lewis County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Jane Lew get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Jane Lew, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Stonewall Jackson Dam weather station 8.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 3.5 | 11.4 | 6.0 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 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 Jane Lew?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 90 miles southwest. 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 Jane Lew | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 90 mi southwest | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 99 mi north | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 144 mi south | 17,100 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 Jane Lew
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 15 tornadoes within 25 miles of Jane Lew, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on October 1, 1986, which touched down about 24 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 23, 2017, which passed about 11 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 146 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 28, 2016.
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 Jane Lew'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.
Jane Lew radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Jane Lew, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 90 miles southwest. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Jane Lew?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Jane Lew the lowest scan from KRLX is about 8,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Jane Lew 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 Jane Lew, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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