Clarksburg, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Clarksburg, Harrison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Clarksburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 112 days in the Harrison forecast zone and Harrison County — the most common reported hazard around Clarksburg, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (64 days) and flooding (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 112 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $3.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 64 | Jun 2026 | Jul 29, 2017 · $1.3 million damage |
| Flooding | 40 | May 2026 | Jun 4, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2026 | Jan 22, 2016 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 29 | Feb 2026 | Jan 6, 2014 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 19 | Jul 2011 | — |
| High winds | 17 | Mar 2024 | Apr 2, 2016 · $25,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jun 2023 | Aug 17, 1997 · 1 death · $35,000 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 Harrison forecast zone and Harrison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Clarksburg get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Clarksburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Clarksburg 1 weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (7.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 3.8 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 3.5 | 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 Clarksburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 88 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 Clarksburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 88 mi north | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 99 mi southwest | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 155 mi south | 19,200 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 Clarksburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 22 tornadoes within 25 miles of Clarksburg, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on October 1, 1986, which touched down about 22 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 14, 2021, which touched down about 19 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 153 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 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 Clarksburg'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.
Clarksburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Clarksburg, WV?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 88 miles north. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Clarksburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Clarksburg the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 7,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Clarksburg 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 Clarksburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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