Van, WV Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Van, Boone 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 Van?

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 Van, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (41 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (39 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds105Jun 2026Jun 29, 2012 · $750,000 damage
Flash flooding41Jun 2026Jul 25, 2010 · 1 death · $100,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms39Jan 2026Oct 29, 2012 · $750,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill28Feb 2026Feb 18, 2015 · $150,000 damage
Excessive heat20Jul 2011—
Flooding19Jun 2026Apr 15, 2007 · $750,000 damage
High winds12Dec 2025Dec 19, 2025 · $20,000 damage
Wildfires4Apr 2016Apr 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.

How much snow does Van get?

A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Van, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Madison 3Nnw weather station 11.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.0 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.00.63.66.03.63.30.20.0

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

Which radars cover Van?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 24 miles north. 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 VanView
KRLX
Charleston, WV		24 mi north1,400 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KJKL
Jackson, KY		91 mi west-southwest8,300 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KFCX
Blacksburg, VA		103 mi southeast10,000 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 Van

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 12 tornadoes within 25 miles of Van, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and July. The strongest was an EF3 on March 2, 2012, which passed about 22 miles west-northwest of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2024, which passed about 19 miles north of town.

Hail: 130 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 October 7, 2014.

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 Van'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.

Van radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Van, WV?

KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 24 miles north. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Van?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Van the lowest scan from KRLX is about 1,400 ft up.

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

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