Williamson, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Williamson, Mingo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Williamson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Mingo forecast zone and Mingo County — the most common reported hazard around Williamson, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (36 days) and flash flooding (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | Jun 2026 | Apr 7, 2006 · $900,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | Dec 18, 2009 · $700,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 35 | Jun 2026 | May 30, 2004 · $9.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Feb 2026 | Jan 27, 2014 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 22 | Feb 2025 | May 9, 2009 · $24 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 21 | Jul 2019 | Jul 10, 2019 · 1 death |
| High winds | 9 | Apr 2023 | — |
| Wildfires | 3 | Nov 2001 | Nov 9, 1999 · 1 death · $3,000 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 Mingo forecast zone and Mingo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Williamson get?
A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to Williamson, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Williamson weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (4.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.4 | 4.4 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 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 Williamson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 53 miles northeast. 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 Williamson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 53 mi northeast | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 57 mi west | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 119 mi east-southeast | 12,500 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 Williamson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Williamson, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an EF3 on March 2, 2012, which passed about 13 miles north-northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on October 7, 2014, which touched down about 18 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 180 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 5, 1977.
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 Williamson'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.
Williamson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Williamson, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 53 miles northeast. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 57 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Williamson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Williamson the lowest scan from KRLX is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Williamson 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 Williamson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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