Twilight, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Twilight, Boone County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Twilight?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 105 days in the Boone forecast zone and Boone County — the most common reported hazard around Twilight, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (41 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 105 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $750,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 41 | Jun 2026 | Jul 25, 2010 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2026 | Oct 29, 2012 · $750,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 28 | Feb 2026 | Feb 18, 2015 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 20 | Jul 2011 | — |
| Flooding | 19 | Jun 2026 | Apr 15, 2007 · $750,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Dec 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 · $20,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 4 | Apr 2016 | Apr 6, 2016 · $25,000 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 Boone forecast zone and Boone County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Twilight?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 27 miles north-northwest. 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 Twilight | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 27 mi north-northwest | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 96 mi west-southwest | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 96 mi southeast | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Twilight
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Twilight. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F1 on April 19, 1959, which touched down about 24 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2024, which passed about 21 miles north of town.
Hail: 159 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on July 23, 1962.
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 Twilight'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.
Twilight radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Twilight, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 27 miles north-northwest. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Twilight?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Twilight the lowest scan from KRLX is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Twilight 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 Twilight, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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