Reedy, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Reedy, Roane County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Reedy?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 77 days in the Roane forecast zone and Roane County — the most common reported hazard around Reedy, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (40 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 77 | Jun 2026 | May 29, 2019 · 1 death · $500 damage |
| Flash flooding | 40 | May 2026 | Jan 21, 1999 · 1 death · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Mar 2026 | Dec 18, 2009 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 32 | Feb 2025 | Feb 13, 2024 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 29 | Feb 2026 | Dec 23, 2022 · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 20 | Jul 2011 | — |
| High winds | 11 | Apr 2023 | Mar 25, 2023 · $30,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Feb 2003 | Feb 16, 2003 · $2.0 million 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 Roane forecast zone and Roane County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Reedy get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Reedy, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Spencer weather station 7.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 4.1 | 9.0 | 6.3 | 4.1 | 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 Reedy?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 44 miles south-southwest. 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 Reedy | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 44 mi south-southwest | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 130 mi north-northeast | 14,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 133 mi west-northwest | 15,000 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 Reedy
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 10 tornadoes within 25 miles of Reedy, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and September. The strongest was an EF3 on September 16, 2010, which passed about 18 miles northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on June 23, 2016, which touched down about 22 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 111 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.30-inch hail on September 30, 2016.
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 Reedy'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.
Reedy radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Reedy, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 44 miles south-southwest. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 130 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Reedy?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Reedy the lowest scan from KRLX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Reedy 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 Reedy, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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