Kopperston, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kopperston, Wyoming County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kopperston?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 57 days in the Wyoming forecast zone and Wyoming County — the most common reported hazard around Kopperston, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (53 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 57 | Feb 2026 | Jan 27, 1998 · $1.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 53 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Feb 2026 | Jan 27, 2014 · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 20 | Jul 2011 | — |
| Flash flooding | 19 | May 2024 | Jul 8, 2001 · 1 death · $60 million damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Feb 2025 | May 9, 2009 · $10 million damage |
| High winds | 11 | Apr 2023 | Dec 9, 2009 · $15,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 3 | Nov 2001 | — |
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 Wyoming forecast zone and Wyoming County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kopperston get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Kopperston, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Oceana 2 Se weather station 5.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 5.2 | 7.1 | 5.5 | 2.3 | 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 Kopperston?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 40 miles north-northwest. 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 Kopperston | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 40 mi north-northwest | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 87 mi southeast | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 96 mi west | 9,000 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 Kopperston
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 10 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kopperston, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F3 on April 4, 1974, which passed about 18 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF2 on October 7, 2014, which passed about 23 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 167 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 9, 1980.
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 Kopperston'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.
Kopperston radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kopperston, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 40 miles north-northwest. KFCX (Blacksburg, VA) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kopperston?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kopperston the lowest scan from KRLX is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kopperston 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 Kopperston, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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