Beech Bottom, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Beech Bottom, Brooke County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Beech Bottom?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 83 days in the Brooke forecast zone and Brooke County — the most common reported hazard around Beech Bottom, mostly in June and August. Next come flash flooding (24 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 83 | Jun 2026 | May 18, 1997 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jul 2025 | Apr 2, 2024 · $565,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Jan 2, 1999 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Apr 2024 | Sep 17, 2004 · $20 million damage |
| High winds | 11 | Feb 2019 | Feb 11, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Feb 2022 | Jan 22, 2005 · $2,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | 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 Brooke forecast zone and Brooke County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Beech Bottom get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Beech Bottom, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pike Island(Lock & Dam) weather station 5.7 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 Beech Bottom?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 31 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 Beech Bottom | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 31 mi northeast | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 104 mi northwest | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 144 mi south-southwest | 17,000 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 Beech Bottom
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 37 tornadoes within 25 miles of Beech Bottom, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an EF2 on May 7, 2024, which passed about 24 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 21, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles east of town.
Hail: 221 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 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 Beech Bottom'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.
Beech Bottom radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Beech Bottom, WV?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 31 miles northeast. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Beech Bottom?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Beech Bottom the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 1,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Beech Bottom 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 Beech Bottom, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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