Elk Garden, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Elk Garden, Mineral County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Elk Garden?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 85 days in the Western Mineral forecast zone and Mineral County — the most common reported hazard around Elk Garden, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (64 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 85 | Jun 2026 | Jun 28, 2008 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 64 | Jan 2026 | Feb 5, 2010 · $2,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 34 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Jun 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $550,000 damage |
| Flooding | 17 | May 2025 | Mar 4, 2008 · $2,000 damage |
| High winds | 13 | Apr 2023 | Feb 10, 2008 · $5,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2025 | Dec 16, 2019 · $15,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | Dec 2012 | — |
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 Western Mineral forecast zone and Mineral County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Elk Garden get?
A normal year brings about 34 inches of snow to Elk Garden, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Keyser 2 Ssw weather station 8.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (10.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.1 | 6.6 | 9.6 | 10.3 | 5.5 | 0.2 | 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 Elk Garden?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 94 miles east-southeast. 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 Elk Garden | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 94 mi east-southeast | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 97 mi northwest | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCCX State College, PA | 122 mi north-northeast | 13,100 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 Elk Garden
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 16 tornadoes within 25 miles of Elk Garden, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1998, which passed about 24 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 11, 2024, which passed about 19 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 78 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 26, 1993.
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 Elk Garden'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.
Elk Garden radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Elk Garden, WV?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 94 miles east-southeast. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Elk Garden?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Elk Garden the lowest scan from KLWX is about 8,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Elk Garden 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 Elk Garden, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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