Marlinton, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Marlinton, Pocahontas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Marlinton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 32 days in the Southeast Pocahontas forecast zone and Pocahontas County — the most common reported hazard around Marlinton, mostly in April and June. Next come flash flooding (23 days) and flooding (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 32 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · 1 death · $750,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Jun 2025 | May 16, 1996 · $900,000 damage |
| Flooding | 22 | Feb 2025 | Jun 23, 2016 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 9 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Nov 2018 | Nov 15, 2018 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 1 | Apr 2023 | — |
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 Southeast Pocahontas forecast zone and Pocahontas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Marlinton get?
A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to Marlinton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Marlinton weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (12.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.1 | 9.8 | 12.2 | 11.3 | 7.2 | 0.8 | 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 Marlinton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 84 miles south. 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 Marlinton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 84 mi south | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 89 mi west | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 150 mi east-northeast | 18,100 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 Marlinton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Marlinton. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an EF1 on June 21, 2016, which passed about 18 miles west of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 25, 2024, which touched down about 8 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 40 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on May 26, 2011.
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 Marlinton'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.
Marlinton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Marlinton, WV?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 84 miles south. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Marlinton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Marlinton the lowest scan from KFCX is about 7,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Marlinton 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 Marlinton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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