Brandywine, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brandywine, Pendleton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brandywine?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 47 days in the Eastern Pendleton forecast zone and Pendleton County — the most common reported hazard around Brandywine, mostly in July and June. Next come extreme cold & wind chill (33 days) and flash flooding (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 47 | Jun 2026 | Jul 17, 2021 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 33 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Aug 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · 1 death · $1.1 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 16 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 13 | Jul 2025 | Mar 4, 2008 · $2,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | Oct 2012 | — |
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 Pendleton forecast zone and Pendleton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Brandywine get?
A normal year brings about 27 inches of snow to Brandywine, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Franklin 2 Ne weather station 5.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.2 | 5.8 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 3.5 | 0.0 | 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 Brandywine?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 98 miles east-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 Brandywine | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 98 mi east-northeast | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 124 mi south-southwest | 13,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 136 mi west | 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 Brandywine
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brandywine, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an EF2 on April 28, 2011, which passed about 15 miles east of town.
Hail: 68 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 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 Brandywine'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.
Brandywine radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brandywine, WV?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 98 miles east-northeast. KFCX (Blacksburg, VA) is 124 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Brandywine?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brandywine the lowest scan from KLWX is about 9,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Brandywine 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 Brandywine, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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