Stollings, WV Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Stollings, Logan 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 Stollings?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 73 days in the Logan forecast zone and Logan County — the most common reported hazard around Stollings, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (40 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (38 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds73Jun 2026Jun 29, 2012 · $750,000 damage
Flash flooding40Jun 2026May 15, 1996 · 1 death · $3.5 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms38Jan 2026Oct 29, 2012 · $400,000 damage
Flooding27Jun 2026May 18, 2001 · 2 deaths
Extreme cold & wind chill26Feb 2026Feb 18, 2015 · 2 deaths
Excessive heat20Jul 2011—
High winds8Apr 2023—
Wildfires3Nov 2001Nov 9, 1999 · $10,000 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 Logan forecast zone and Logan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Stollings get?

A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Stollings, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Man weather station 7.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.2 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
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Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Stollings?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 35 miles north-northeast. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over StollingsView
KRLX
Charleston, WV		35 mi north-northeast2,200 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KJKL
Jackson, KY		76 mi west-southwest6,400 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KFCX
Blacksburg, VA		108 mi east-southeast10,900 ftLimited — 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 Stollings

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 4 tornadoes within 25 miles of Stollings, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and September. The strongest was an EF3 on March 2, 2012, which passed about 20 miles north-northwest of town and caused 10 deaths.

Hail: 171 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 5, 1977.

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 Stollings'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.

Stollings radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Stollings, WV?

KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 35 miles north-northeast. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Stollings?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Stollings the lowest scan from KRLX is about 2,200 ft up.

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

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