Sand Fork, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sand Fork, Gilmer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sand Fork?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 55 days in the Gilmer forecast zone and Gilmer County — the most common reported hazard around Sand Fork, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (35 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 55 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Mar 2026 | Dec 18, 2009 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 29 | Feb 2026 | Jan 27, 2014 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 28 | May 2026 | Jun 4, 2008 · $900,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 27 | May 2026 | Feb 18, 2000 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 19 | Jul 2011 | — |
| High winds | 9 | Apr 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Feb 2003 | Feb 16, 2003 · $500,000 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 Gilmer forecast zone and Gilmer County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sand Fork get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Sand Fork, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Glenville weather station 4.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 4.0 | 8.1 | 5.0 | 4.1 | 0.1 | 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 Sand Fork?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 67 miles 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 Sand Fork | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 67 mi southwest | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 115 mi north-northeast | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 133 mi south-southeast | 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 Sand Fork
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sand Fork, 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 13 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an F0 on April 9, 1991, which touched down about 20 miles south-southwest 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 Sand Fork'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.
Sand Fork radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sand Fork, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 67 miles southwest. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sand Fork?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sand Fork the lowest scan from KRLX is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sand Fork 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 Sand Fork, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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