Kenova, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kenova, Wayne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kenova?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 106 days in the Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County — the most common reported hazard around Kenova, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (45 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 106 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 45 | Sep 2025 | Apr 3, 2015 · 1 death · $450,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2026 | Oct 29, 2012 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 35 | Apr 2025 | Mar 2, 1997 · 2 deaths · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 25 | Feb 2026 | Dec 23, 2022 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 21 | Jul 2011 | — |
| High winds | 12 | Apr 2023 | Dec 14, 2001 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Feb 2021 | Feb 15, 2021 · $75,000 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 Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kenova get?
A normal year brings about 6.2 inches of snow to Kenova, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the S Pt weather station 1.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 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 Kenova?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 47 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 Kenova | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 47 mi east | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 69 mi southwest | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 97 mi northwest | 9,200 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 Kenova
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 30 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kenova, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and July. The strongest was an F5 on April 23, 1968, which passed about 23 miles north-northwest of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2024, which passed about 12 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 222 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 Kenova'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.
Kenova radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kenova, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 47 miles east. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 69 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kenova?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kenova the lowest scan from KRLX is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kenova 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 Kenova, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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