Colliers, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Colliers, Brooke County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Colliers?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 83 days in the Brooke forecast zone and Brooke County — the most common reported hazard around Colliers, mostly in June and August. Next come flash flooding (24 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 83 | Jun 2026 | May 18, 1997 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jul 2025 | Apr 2, 2024 · $565,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Jan 2, 1999 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Apr 2024 | Sep 17, 2004 · $20 million damage |
| High winds | 11 | Feb 2019 | Feb 11, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Feb 2022 | Jan 22, 2005 · $2,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2025 | — |
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 Brooke forecast zone and Brooke County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Colliers?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 20 miles 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 Colliers | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 20 mi northeast | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 100 mi northwest | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCCX State College, PA | 138 mi east-northeast | 15,900 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 Colliers
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 43 tornadoes within 25 miles of Colliers, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF2 on May 7, 2024, which passed about 14 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 21, 2025, which touched down about 11 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 289 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 12, 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 Colliers'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.
Colliers radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Colliers, WV?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 20 miles northeast. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Colliers?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Colliers the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 1,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Colliers 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 Colliers, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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