Parcoal, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Parcoal, Webster County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Parcoal?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 62 days in the Southeast Webster forecast zone and Webster County — the most common reported hazard around Parcoal, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (34 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 62 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $750,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Jun 2025 | Jun 23, 2016 · $4.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 16 | Feb 2025 | Jun 23, 2016 · $5.0 million damage |
| High winds | 3 | Jan 2024 | Jan 12, 2024 · $5,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | Dec 2025 | — |
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 Webster forecast zone and Webster County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Parcoal get?
A normal year brings about 91 inches of snow to Parcoal, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Webster Springs 8 N weather station 5.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (28.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 6.5 | 18.5 | 28.9 | 15.5 | 17.1 | 3.9 | 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 Parcoal?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 74 miles west. 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 Parcoal | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 74 mi west | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 99 mi south | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 143 mi north | 16,900 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 Parcoal
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Parcoal. Most came in July and April. The strongest was an EF1 on June 21, 2016, which passed about 15 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 25, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 49 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 7, 1980.
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 Parcoal'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.
Parcoal radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Parcoal, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 74 miles west. KFCX (Blacksburg, VA) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Parcoal?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Parcoal the lowest scan from KRLX is about 6,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Parcoal 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 Parcoal, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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