Teays Valley, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Teays Valley, Putnam County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Teays Valley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 127 days in the Putnam forecast zone and Putnam County — the most common reported hazard around Teays Valley, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (51 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 127 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $2.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 51 | Jun 2026 | May 26, 2018 · $3.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2026 | Oct 29, 2012 · $750,000 damage |
| Flooding | 29 | Apr 2025 | Nov 19, 2003 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Feb 2026 | Jan 6, 2014 · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 21 | Jul 2011 | — |
| High winds | 12 | Apr 2023 | Mar 9, 2002 · $2,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2023 | Jul 9, 2023 · $1.0 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 Putnam forecast zone and Putnam County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Teays Valley get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Teays Valley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Winfield Locks weather station 5.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 4.1 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 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 Teays Valley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 14 miles southeast. 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 Teays Valley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 14 mi southeast | 800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 96 mi southwest | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 122 mi northwest | 13,100 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 Teays Valley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 30 tornadoes within 25 miles of Teays Valley, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an EF3 on March 2, 2012, which passed about 24 miles south-southwest of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 26, 2024, which touched down about 6 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 234 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-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 Teays Valley'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.
Teays Valley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Teays Valley, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 14 miles southeast. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Teays Valley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Teays Valley the lowest scan from KRLX is about 800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Teays Valley 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 Teays Valley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Hurricane, WV radar 5 mi
- Winfield, WV radar 6 mi
- Eleanor, WV radar 6 mi
- Nitro, WV radar 7 mi
- St. Albans, WV radar 7 mi
- Milton, WV radar 11 mi
- Dunbar, WV radar 12 mi
- Buffalo, WV radar 12 mi
- South Charleston, WV radar 14 mi
- Charleston, WV radar 17 mi