Aurora, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Aurora, Preston County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Aurora?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 111 days in the Eastern Preston forecast zone and Preston County — the most common reported hazard around Aurora, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (49 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 111 | Jun 2026 | May 19, 2019 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 49 | Jul 2025 | Jun 6, 2001 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 12 | Apr 2024 | Apr 3, 2024 · $251,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Jan 2024 | Jan 12, 2024 · $30,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | May 1998 | Aug 17, 1997 · $300,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 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 Eastern Preston forecast zone and Preston County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Aurora get?
A normal year brings about 57 inches of snow to Aurora, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rowlesburg 1 weather station 6.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (19.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2.2 | 10.6 | 19.7 | 13.3 | 10.2 | 0.8 | 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 Aurora?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 90 miles north-northwest. 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 Aurora | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 90 mi north-northwest | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 113 mi east-southeast | 11,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 136 mi west-southwest | 15,500 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 Aurora
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 22 tornadoes within 25 miles of Aurora, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 19, 1967, which touched down about 13 miles east-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on May 9, 2024, which touched down about 21 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 112 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on August 7, 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 Aurora'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.
Aurora radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Aurora, WV?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 90 miles north-northwest. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Aurora?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Aurora the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 8,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Aurora 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 Aurora, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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