Capon Bridge, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Capon Bridge, Hampshire County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Capon Bridge?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 112 days in the Hampshire forecast zone and Hampshire County — the most common reported hazard around Capon Bridge, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (78 days) and flooding (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 112 | Jun 2026 | Jul 12, 2022 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 78 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 33 | May 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $2.3 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Jul 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $400,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 27 | Aug 2021 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 17 | Feb 2025 | Sep 18, 2003 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Feb 2025 | Jan 14, 1999 · $10,000 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 Hampshire forecast zone and Hampshire County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Capon Bridge get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Capon Bridge, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Star Tannery weather station 14.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (9.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 4.2 | 7.9 | 9.6 | 2.7 | 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 Capon Bridge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 55 miles east-southeast. 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 Capon Bridge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 55 mi east-southeast | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCCX State College, PA | 114 mi north-northeast | 11,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 127 mi northwest | 13,900 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 Capon Bridge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 32 tornadoes within 25 miles of Capon Bridge, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on September 17, 2004, which touched down about 22 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 8, 2024, which touched down about 24 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 203 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 26, 1993.
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 Capon Bridge'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.
Capon Bridge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Capon Bridge, WV?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 55 miles east-southeast. KCCX (State College, PA) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Capon Bridge?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Capon Bridge the lowest scan from KLWX is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Capon Bridge 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 Capon Bridge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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