Bruceton Mills, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bruceton Mills, Preston County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bruceton Mills?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 111 days in the Preston forecast zone and Preston County — the most common reported hazard around Bruceton Mills, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (49 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (18 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 | 18 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 12 | Apr 2024 | Apr 3, 2024 · $251,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2025 | — |
| High winds | 5 | Jan 2024 | Jan 9, 2024 · $25,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | May 1998 | Aug 17, 1997 · $300,000 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 Preston forecast zone and Preston County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bruceton Mills get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Bruceton Mills, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lake Lynn weather station 12.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 5.2 | 5.6 | 1.7 | 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 Bruceton Mills?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 68 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 Bruceton Mills | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 68 mi north-northwest | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCCX State College, PA | 123 mi northeast | 13,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 124 mi east-southeast | 13,500 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 Bruceton Mills
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 37 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bruceton Mills, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 3, 1980, which passed about 14 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on March 16, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 144 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 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 Bruceton Mills'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.
Bruceton Mills radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bruceton Mills, WV?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 68 miles north-northwest. KCCX (State College, PA) is 123 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bruceton Mills?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bruceton Mills the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bruceton Mills 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 Bruceton Mills, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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