Meadow Bridge, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Meadow Bridge, Fayette County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Meadow Bridge?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Southeast Fayette forecast zone and Fayette County — the most common reported hazard around Meadow Bridge, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (33 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 33 | Sep 2025 | Jul 8, 2001 · $47 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 19 | Jun 2026 | Feb 16, 2023 · 1 death · $2,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Jan 2024 | Jan 12, 2024 · $5,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jun 2015 | Jun 1, 2015 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | 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 Southeast Fayette forecast zone and Fayette County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Meadow Bridge get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Meadow Bridge, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Alderson weather station 14.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (4.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.2 | 2.0 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 2.0 | 0.1 | 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 Meadow Bridge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 57 miles west-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 Meadow Bridge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 57 mi west-northwest | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 66 mi south-southeast | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 136 mi west | 15,400 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 Meadow Bridge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 18 tornadoes within 25 miles of Meadow Bridge, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F3 on April 4, 1974, which crossed near town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2024, which passed about 16 miles north of town.
Hail: 144 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 16, 1998.
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 Meadow Bridge'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.
Meadow Bridge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Meadow Bridge, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 57 miles west-northwest. KFCX (Blacksburg, VA) is 66 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Meadow Bridge?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Meadow Bridge the lowest scan from KRLX is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Meadow Bridge 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 Meadow Bridge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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