Benwood, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Benwood, Marshall County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Benwood?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 97 days in the Marshall forecast zone and Marshall County — the most common reported hazard around Benwood, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (46 days) and flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Jun 2026 | Jun 5, 2010 · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 46 | Jul 2025 | Apr 2, 2024 · $3.6 million damage |
| Flooding | 26 | Apr 2024 | Sep 17, 2004 · 1 death · $4.7 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Jan 13, 1999 · $25,000 damage |
| High winds | 11 | Feb 2019 | Feb 11, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Feb 2022 | Jan 22, 2005 · $2,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 2001 | Jul 1, 2001 · $150,000 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 Marshall forecast zone and Marshall County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Benwood get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Benwood, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Moundsville weather station 7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.5 | 6.0 | 4.7 | 2.4 | 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 Benwood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 45 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 Benwood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 45 mi northeast | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 114 mi north-northwest | 11,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 129 mi south-southwest | 14,200 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 Benwood
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 29 tornadoes within 25 miles of Benwood, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and October. The strongest was an F2 on April 27, 1954, which touched down about 17 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 16, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles east of town.
Hail: 168 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 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 Benwood'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.
Benwood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Benwood, WV?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 45 miles northeast. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Benwood?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Benwood the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Benwood 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 Benwood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- McMechen, WV radar 1 mi
- Bethlehem, WV radar 4 mi
- Glen Dale, WV radar 4 mi
- Wheeling, WV radar 5 mi
- Moundsville, WV radar 6 mi
- West Liberty, WV radar 13 mi
- Wellsburg, WV radar 20 mi
- Follansbee, WV radar 24 mi
- New Martinsville, WV radar 26 mi
- Weirton, WV radar 29 mi