West Alexander, PA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West Alexander, Washington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West Alexander?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 228 days in the Washington forecast zone and Washington County — the most common reported hazard around West Alexander, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (67 days) and flooding (52 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 228 | Jun 2026 | Aug 12, 2023 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 67 | Jul 2025 | May 19, 1997 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 52 | Apr 2024 | Sep 17, 2004 · $5.1 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 21 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Dec 2012 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Jul 2011 | Jun 24, 1996 · $20,000 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 Washington forecast zone and Washington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does West Alexander get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to West Alexander, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pike Island(Lock & Dam) weather station 10.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.6 | 5.3 | 4.4 | 2.6 | 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 Alexander?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 33 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 West Alexander | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 33 mi north-northeast | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 115 mi northwest | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 140 mi south-southwest | 16,300 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 Alexander
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 38 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Alexander, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F2 on April 27, 1954, which touched down about 21 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 21, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 197 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 12, 2023.
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 Alexander'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 Alexander radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West Alexander, PA?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 33 miles north-northeast. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in West Alexander?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West Alexander the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for West Alexander 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 Alexander, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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