Spencer, WV Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Spencer, Roane County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Spencer?

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 Spencer, 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 Spencer get?

A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Spencer, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Spencer weather station in town. 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 Spencer?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 39 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 Spencer	View
KRLX Charleston, WV	39 mi south-southwest	2,600 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA	134 mi north-northeast	15,200 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KJKL Jackson, KY	135 mi southwest	15,400 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 Spencer

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 7 tornadoes within 25 miles of Spencer. Most came in June and September. The strongest was an EF1 on June 23, 2016, which touched down about 21 miles west-southwest of town.

Hail: 114 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-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 Spencer'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.

Spencer radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Spencer, WV?

KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 39 miles south-southwest. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 134 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Spencer?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Spencer the lowest scan from KRLX is about 2,600 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Spencer 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 Spencer, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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