Belmont, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Belmont, Pleasants County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Belmont?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 40 days in the Pleasants forecast zone and Pleasants County — the most common reported hazard around Belmont, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (33 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 40 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2003 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 29 | Feb 2026 | Jan 27, 2014 · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 19 | Jul 2011 | — |
| Flooding | 15 | May 2020 | Sep 17, 2004 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 11 | Apr 2023 | Mar 9, 2002 · $1,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jul 2019 | Jun 28, 1998 · $500,000 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 Pleasants forecast zone and Pleasants County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Belmont get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Belmont, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Newport weather station 2.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 3.6 | 8.9 | 7.0 | 3.9 | 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 Belmont?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 78 miles south-southwest. 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 Belmont | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 78 mi south-southwest | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 97 mi northeast | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 137 mi west | 15,600 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 Belmont
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 16 tornadoes within 25 miles of Belmont, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F2 on July 28, 1981, which passed about 2 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 9, 2024, which passed about 9 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 152 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on February 27, 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 Belmont'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.
Belmont radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Belmont, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 78 miles south-southwest. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Belmont?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Belmont the lowest scan from KRLX is about 6,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Belmont 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 Belmont, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- St. Marys, WV radar 3 mi
- Williamstown, WV radar 10 mi
- Vienna, WV radar 15 mi
- Harrisville, WV radar 16 mi
- Parkersburg, WV radar 17 mi
- Pennsboro, WV radar 17 mi
- Sistersville, WV radar 19 mi
- Paden City, WV radar 23 mi
- New Martinsville, WV radar 28 mi
- Salem, WV radar 38 mi