Salt Rock, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Salt Rock, Cabell County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Salt Rock?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 108 days in the Cabell forecast zone and Cabell County — the most common reported hazard around Salt Rock, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (49 days) and flooding (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 108 | May 2026 | Jul 25, 2005 · 1 death · $1,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 49 | Sep 2025 | May 6, 2022 · 1 death · $900,000 damage |
| Flooding | 43 | Jan 2026 | Dec 10, 2007 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Jan 27, 2009 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Feb 2026 | Jan 6, 2014 · $400,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 21 | Jul 2011 | — |
| High winds | 11 | Apr 2023 | Mar 9, 2002 · $25,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jun 2014 | Jun 24, 2014 · $8,000 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 Cabell forecast zone and Cabell County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Salt Rock get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Salt Rock, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hamlin weather station 6.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.5 | 3.0 | 7.1 | 4.4 | 3.2 | 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 Salt Rock?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 27 miles east. 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 Salt Rock | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 27 mi east | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 79 mi southwest | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 115 mi northwest | 11,900 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 Salt Rock
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 32 tornadoes within 25 miles of Salt Rock, 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 16 miles south of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 26, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 221 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.25-inch hail on June 21, 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 Salt Rock'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.
Salt Rock radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Salt Rock, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 27 miles east. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Salt Rock?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Salt Rock the lowest scan from KRLX is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Salt Rock 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 Salt Rock, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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