Lavalette, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lavalette, Wayne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lavalette?
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 Lavalette, 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 Lavalette get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to Lavalette, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Huntington Tri State Ap weather station 6.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.5 | 2.7 | 6.0 | 5.8 | 4.3 | 0.3 | 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 Lavalette?
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 Lavalette | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 39 mi east | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 69 mi southwest | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 106 mi northwest | 10,500 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 Lavalette
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 29 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lavalette, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and August. The strongest was an EF3 on March 2, 2012, which passed about 17 miles south of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2024, which passed about 21 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 213 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 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 Lavalette'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.
Lavalette radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lavalette, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 39 miles east. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 69 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lavalette?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lavalette the lowest scan from KRLX is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lavalette 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 Lavalette, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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