Racine, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Racine, Boone County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Racine?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 105 days in the Boone forecast zone and Boone County — the most common reported hazard around Racine, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (41 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 105 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $750,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 41 | Jun 2026 | Jul 25, 2010 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2026 | Oct 29, 2012 · $750,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 28 | Feb 2026 | Feb 18, 2015 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 20 | Jul 2011 | — |
| Flooding | 19 | Jun 2026 | Apr 15, 2007 · $750,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Dec 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 · $20,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 4 | Apr 2016 | Apr 6, 2016 · $25,000 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 Boone forecast zone and Boone County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Racine get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Racine, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Madison 3Nnw weather station 10.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 3.6 | 6.0 | 3.6 | 3.3 | 0.2 | 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 Racine?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 12 miles north-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 Racine | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 12 mi north-northwest | 600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 98 mi west-southwest | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 108 mi southeast | 10,800 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 Racine
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 21 tornadoes within 25 miles of Racine, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an EF3 on March 2, 2012, which passed about 23 miles west of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2024, which passed about 17 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 154 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 23, 2019.
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 Racine'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.
Racine radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Racine, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 12 miles north-northwest. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Racine?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Racine the lowest scan from KRLX is about 600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Racine 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 Racine, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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