Switzer, WV Live Doppler Radar

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

Open live radar for Switzer What TALON shows

What weather hits Switzer?

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 Switzer, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (40 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (38 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	73	Jun 2026	Jun 29, 2012 · $750,000 damage
Flash flooding	40	Jun 2026	May 15, 1996 · 1 death · $3.5 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	38	Jan 2026	Oct 29, 2012 · $400,000 damage
Flooding	27	Jun 2026	May 18, 2001 · 2 deaths
Extreme cold & wind chill	26	Feb 2026	Feb 18, 2015 · 2 deaths
Excessive heat	20	Jul 2011	—
High winds	8	Apr 2023	—
Wildfires	3	Nov 2001	Nov 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 Switzer get?

A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Switzer, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Man weather station 6.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.2 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.0	0.1	2.8	6.2	4.0	1.7	0.0	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 Switzer?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 39 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.

Radar	Distance	Lowest beam over Switzer	View
KRLX Charleston, WV	39 mi north-northeast	2,600 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KJKL Jackson, KY	74 mi west	6,100 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KFCX Blacksburg, VA	108 mi east-southeast	10,800 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 Switzer

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Switzer, 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 23 miles north-northwest of town and caused 10 deaths.

Hail: 179 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 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 Switzer'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.

Switzer radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Switzer, WV?

KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 39 miles north-northeast. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Switzer?

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

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

Radar for nearby towns

All West Virginia towns →