McConnell, WV Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for McConnell, Logan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits McConnell?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 73 days in the Logan forecast zone and Logan County — the most common reported hazard around McConnell, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (40 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (38 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds73Jun 2026Jun 29, 2012 · $750,000 damage
Flash flooding40Jun 2026May 15, 1996 · 1 death · $3.5 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms38Jan 2026Oct 29, 2012 · $400,000 damage
Flooding27Jun 2026May 18, 2001 · 2 deaths
Extreme cold & wind chill26Feb 2026Feb 18, 2015 · 2 deaths
Excessive heat20Jul 2011—
High winds8Apr 2023—
Wildfires3Nov 2001Nov 9, 1999 · $10,000 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 Logan forecast zone and Logan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does McConnell get?

A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to McConnell, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Man weather station 7.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.2 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
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Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover McConnell?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 36 miles north-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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over McConnellView
KRLX
Charleston, WV		36 mi north-northeast2,300 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KJKL
Jackson, KY		76 mi west-southwest6,300 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KFCX
Blacksburg, VA		108 mi east-southeast10,800 ftLimited — 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 McConnell

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of McConnell, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and September. The strongest was an EF3 on March 2, 2012, which passed about 21 miles north-northwest of town and caused 10 deaths.

Hail: 179 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 5, 1977.

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 McConnell'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.

McConnell radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to McConnell, WV?

KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 36 miles north-northeast. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in McConnell?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over McConnell the lowest scan from KRLX is about 2,300 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for McConnell 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 McConnell, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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