West Hamlin, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West Hamlin, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West Hamlin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 94 days in the Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County — the most common reported hazard around West Hamlin, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (45 days) and flooding (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 94 | May 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $750,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 45 | Jun 2026 | Jun 10, 2021 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 40 | Jan 2026 | Feb 15, 2003 · 1 death · $2.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2026 | Oct 29, 2012 · $750,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 24 | Feb 2026 | Jan 27, 2014 · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 21 | Jul 2011 | — |
| High winds | 11 | Apr 2023 | Mar 9, 2002 · $1,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Feb 2021 | Feb 15, 2021 · $15,000 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 Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does West Hamlin get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to West Hamlin, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Branchland 1 N weather station 3.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 4.9 | 8.9 | 5.0 | 3.7 | 0.1 | 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 West Hamlin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 26 miles east. 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 West Hamlin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 26 mi east | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 77 mi southwest | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 117 mi northwest | 12,300 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 West Hamlin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 28 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Hamlin, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and August. The strongest was an EF3 on March 2, 2012, which passed about 13 miles south of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 26, 2024, which touched down about 24 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 220 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.25-inch hail on June 21, 2016.
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 West Hamlin'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.
West Hamlin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West Hamlin, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 26 miles east. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in West Hamlin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West Hamlin the lowest scan from KRLX is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for West Hamlin 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 West Hamlin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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