Union, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Union, Monroe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Union?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 58 days in the Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County — the most common reported hazard around Union, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (50 days) and flash flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 58 | Aug 2023 | Jun 29, 2012 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 50 | Jan 2026 | Jan 27, 1998 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Feb 2025 | Jun 28, 2011 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 15 | Feb 2025 | Apr 15, 2018 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 14 | Feb 2025 | Sep 27, 2024 · $30,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Nov 2018 | Dec 15, 2007 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2014 | Mar 8, 1996 · $5,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Dec 2009 | — |
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 Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Union get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Union, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Union 3 Sse weather station 3.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.7 | 5.5 | 6.3 | 5.9 | 5.1 | 0.4 | 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 Union?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 42 miles south-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 Union | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 42 mi south-southeast | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 81 mi northwest | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 152 mi west | 18,500 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 Union
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 7 tornadoes within 25 miles of Union, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F3 on April 4, 1974, which passed about 25 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an F2 on June 22, 1990, which passed about 5 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 117 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 16, 1998.
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 Union'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.
Union radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Union, WV?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 42 miles south-southeast. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Union?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Union the lowest scan from KFCX is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Union 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 Union, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Athens, WV radar 28 mi
- Rainelle, WV radar 29 mi
- Princeton, WV radar 34 mi
- Beckley, WV radar 36 mi
- Mabscott, WV radar 39 mi
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