Martinsburg, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Martinsburg, Blair County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Martinsburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 113 days in the Blair forecast zone and Blair County — the most common reported hazard around Martinsburg, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (60 days) and flash flooding (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 113 | Jun 2026 | Mar 16, 2025 · $80,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 60 | Jan 2026 | Dec 14, 2013 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 33 | Jun 2025 | Jan 19, 1996 · 1 death |
| High winds | 25 | Mar 2026 | Feb 12, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 17 | Jun 2025 | Sep 17, 2004 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jun 2025 | — |
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 Blair forecast zone and Blair County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Martinsburg get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Martinsburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Saxton 1W weather station 7.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 0.2 | 5.5 | 5.7 | 8.5 | 2.3 | 0.0 | 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 Martinsburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCCX (State College, PA), about 46 miles north-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 Martinsburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCCX State College, PA | 46 mi north-northeast | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 101 mi west | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 102 mi south-southeast | 10,000 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 Martinsburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 29 tornadoes within 25 miles of Martinsburg, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on July 19, 1996, which passed about 25 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 29, 2024, which touched down about 4 miles west of town.
Hail: 57 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 11, 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 Martinsburg'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.
Martinsburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Martinsburg, PA?
KCCX (State College, PA), about 46 miles north-northeast. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Martinsburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Martinsburg the lowest scan from KCCX is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Martinsburg 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 Martinsburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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