Quinwood, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Quinwood, Greenbrier County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Quinwood?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 120 days in the Western Greenbrier forecast zone and Greenbrier County — the most common reported hazard around Quinwood, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (37 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 120 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $750,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 37 | Aug 2025 | Jun 23, 2016 · 16 deaths · $40 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Feb 21, 2015 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 25 | Feb 2025 | Mar 4, 2015 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Mar 2025 | Mar 16, 2025 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jun 2015 | Jun 14, 2015 · $5,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Feb 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 Western Greenbrier forecast zone and Greenbrier County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Quinwood get?
A normal year brings about 68 inches of snow to Quinwood, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mt Nebo 1 S weather station 11.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (21.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 1.8 | 11.9 | 21.1 | 14.8 | 12.8 | 3.2 | 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 Quinwood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 58 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 Quinwood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 58 mi west-northwest | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 75 mi south-southeast | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 146 mi west-southwest | 17,400 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 Quinwood
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 11 tornadoes within 25 miles of Quinwood, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F3 on April 4, 1974, which passed about 8 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2024, which passed about 11 miles west of town.
Hail: 94 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 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 Quinwood'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.
Quinwood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Quinwood, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 58 miles west-northwest. KFCX (Blacksburg, VA) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Quinwood?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Quinwood the lowest scan from KRLX is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Quinwood 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 Quinwood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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