Rock Cave, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rock Cave, Upshur County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rock Cave?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 82 days in the Upshur forecast zone and Upshur County — the most common reported hazard around Rock Cave, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (74 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 82 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 74 | Mar 2026 | Dec 18, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 34 | Feb 2026 | Jan 27, 2014 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | May 2026 | May 16, 1996 · $400,000 damage |
| Flooding | 30 | Mar 2026 | Jan 19, 1996 · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 17 | Apr 2002 | — |
| High winds | 13 | Jan 2024 | Jan 12, 2024 · $5,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Apr 2010 | Apr 5, 2010 · $250,000 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 Upshur forecast zone and Upshur County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rock Cave get?
A normal year brings about 55 inches of snow to Rock Cave, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rock Cave 2 Ne weather station 1.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (16.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 2.6 | 11.8 | 16.9 | 11.3 | 10.3 | 2.0 | 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 Rock Cave?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 83 miles west-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 Rock Cave | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 83 mi west-southwest | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 117 mi north | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 126 mi south | 13,700 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 Rock Cave
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rock Cave, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and March. The strongest was an F2 on March 7, 1956, which touched down about 19 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 17, 2015, which touched down about 10 miles east of town.
Hail: 110 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 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 Rock Cave'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.
Rock Cave radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rock Cave, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 83 miles west-southwest. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rock Cave?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rock Cave the lowest scan from KRLX is about 7,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Rock Cave 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 Rock Cave, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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