Davis, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Davis, Tucker County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Davis?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 49 days in the Eastern Tucker forecast zone and Tucker County — the most common reported hazard around Davis, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (46 days) and flash flooding (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 49 | Jun 2026 | Feb 11, 2009 · $75,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jun 2025 | Jul 5, 2007 · $30,000 damage |
| High winds | 18 | Mar 2026 | Jan 12, 2024 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 5 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Jul 2017 | Jan 25, 2010 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Eastern Tucker forecast zone and Tucker County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Davis get?
A normal year brings about 170 inches of snow to Davis, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Davis 3Se weather station 2.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (45.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | 11.2 | 28.3 | 45.0 | 43.1 | 26.0 | 10.6 | 0.5 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Davis?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 105 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 Davis | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 105 mi north-northwest | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 106 mi east | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 134 mi west-southwest | 15,200 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 Davis
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 10 tornadoes within 25 miles of Davis, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 19, 1967, which touched down about 19 miles north-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an F0 on August 9, 1998, which touched down about 20 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 67 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on April 9, 2021.
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 Davis'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.
Davis radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Davis, WV?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 105 miles north-northwest. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Davis?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Davis the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 10,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Davis 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 Davis, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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