Kermit, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kermit, Mingo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kermit?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Mingo forecast zone and Mingo County — the most common reported hazard around Kermit, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (36 days) and flash flooding (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | Jun 2026 | Apr 7, 2006 · $900,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | Dec 18, 2009 · $700,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 35 | Jun 2026 | May 30, 2004 · $9.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Feb 2026 | Jan 27, 2014 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 22 | Feb 2025 | May 9, 2009 · $24 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 21 | Jul 2019 | Jul 10, 2019 · 1 death |
| High winds | 9 | Apr 2023 | — |
| Wildfires | 3 | Nov 2001 | Nov 9, 1999 · 1 death · $3,000 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 Mingo forecast zone and Mingo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kermit get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Kermit, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dunlow 1 Sw weather station 7.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 3.4 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 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 Kermit?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 49 miles northeast. 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 Kermit | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 49 mi northeast | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 52 mi west-southwest | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 128 mi south-southwest | 14,100 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 Kermit
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kermit, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and September. The strongest was an EF3 on March 2, 2012, which passed about 16 miles north of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on August 7, 2023, which passed about 22 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 195 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 Kermit'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.
Kermit radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kermit, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 49 miles northeast. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 52 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kermit?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kermit the lowest scan from KRLX is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kermit 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 Kermit, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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