Century, WV Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Century, Barbour County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Century?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 69 days in the Barbour forecast zone and Barbour County — the most common reported hazard around Century, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (67 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (32 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	69	Jun 2026	Jun 29, 2012 · $1.0 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	67	Feb 2026	Oct 29, 2012 · 2 deaths · $750,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	32	Feb 2026	Jan 27, 2014 · $25,000 damage
Flooding	28	Jun 2026	Feb 19, 2000 · $100,000 damage
Flash flooding	25	Jun 2026	May 16, 1996 · $1.0 million damage
Excessive heat	19	Jul 2011	—
High winds	12	Jan 2024	Jan 12, 2024 · $15,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage	2	Jun 2006	Sep 7, 1998 · $20,000 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 Barbour forecast zone and Barbour County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Century get?

A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to Century, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Buckhannon weather station 8.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.9 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.1	1.8	6.9	11.9	11.3	6.7	0.7	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 Century?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 99 miles north. 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 Century	View
KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA	99 mi north	9,500 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KRLX Charleston, WV	99 mi west-southwest	9,500 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KFCX Blacksburg, VA	144 mi south	16,900 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 Century

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 16 tornadoes within 25 miles of Century, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on March 7, 1956, which touched down about 21 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 23, 2017, which passed about 17 miles northwest of town.

Hail: 152 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 28, 2016.

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 Century'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.

Century radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Century, WV?

KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 99 miles north. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Century?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Century the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 9,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.

Is TALON's radar for Century 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 Century, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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