Mount Gay-Shamrock, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mount Gay-Shamrock, Logan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mount Gay-Shamrock?
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 Mount Gay-Shamrock, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (40 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $750,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 40 | Jun 2026 | May 15, 1996 · 1 death · $3.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2026 | Oct 29, 2012 · $400,000 damage |
| Flooding | 27 | Jun 2026 | May 18, 2001 · 2 deaths |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Feb 2026 | Feb 18, 2015 · 2 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 20 | Jul 2011 | — |
| High winds | 8 | Apr 2023 | — |
| Wildfires | 3 | Nov 2001 | Nov 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 Mount Gay-Shamrock get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Mount Gay-Shamrock, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Man weather station 10.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.8 | 6.2 | 4.0 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 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 Mount Gay-Shamrock?
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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Mount Gay-Shamrock | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 36 mi north-northeast | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 73 mi west-southwest | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 112 mi east-southeast | 11,400 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 Mount Gay-Shamrock
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mount Gay-Shamrock, 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 19 miles north of town and caused 10 deaths.
Hail: 169 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 Mount Gay-Shamrock'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.
Mount Gay-Shamrock radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mount Gay-Shamrock, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 36 miles north-northeast. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 73 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mount Gay-Shamrock?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mount Gay-Shamrock the lowest scan from KRLX is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mount Gay-Shamrock 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 Mount Gay-Shamrock, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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