Elizabeth, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Elizabeth, Wirt County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Elizabeth?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 48 days in the Wirt forecast zone and Wirt County — the most common reported hazard around Elizabeth, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (37 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 48 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $750,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | Dec 18, 2009 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 29 | Feb 2026 | Jan 27, 2014 · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 19 | Jul 2011 | — |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Aug 2025 | Feb 18, 2000 · $600,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Feb 2025 | Sep 17, 2004 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 11 | Apr 2023 | Mar 9, 2002 · $1,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Feb 2021 | Feb 16, 2003 · $400,000 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 Wirt forecast zone and Wirt County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Elizabeth get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Elizabeth, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sandyville 9 Ne weather station 10.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 4.4 | 7.8 | 6.5 | 4.3 | 0.4 | 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 Elizabeth?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 55 miles south-southwest. 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 Elizabeth | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 55 mi south-southwest | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 119 mi north-northeast | 12,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 132 mi west-northwest | 14,800 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 Elizabeth
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 17 tornadoes within 25 miles of Elizabeth, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF3 on September 16, 2010, which passed about 13 miles west-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 9, 2024, which passed about 14 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 156 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 9, 2015.
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 Elizabeth'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.
Elizabeth radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Elizabeth, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 55 miles south-southwest. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Elizabeth?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Elizabeth the lowest scan from KRLX is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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