West Union, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West Union, Doddridge County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West Union?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 57 days in the Doddridge forecast zone and Doddridge County — the most common reported hazard around West Union, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (35 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 57 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $750,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2003 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 29 | Feb 2026 | Jan 27, 2014 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Jun 2025 | Aug 10, 2022 · $1.4 million damage |
| Flooding | 20 | May 2025 | Mar 4, 2015 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 19 | Jul 2011 | — |
| High winds | 11 | Apr 2023 | Mar 9, 2002 · $1,000 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 Doddridge forecast zone and Doddridge County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does West Union get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to West Union, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the W Union 2 weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (9.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 3.4 | 9.9 | 6.7 | 2.8 | 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 Union?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 85 miles southwest. 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 Union | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 85 mi southwest | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 90 mi north-northeast | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 157 mi north-northwest | 19,600 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 Union
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 12 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Union, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on October 1, 1986, which touched down near town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 23, 2017, which passed about 16 miles east of town.
Hail: 114 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-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 West 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.
West Union radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West Union, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 85 miles southwest. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in West Union?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West Union the lowest scan from KRLX is about 7,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for West 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 West Union, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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