Follansbee, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Follansbee, Brooke County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Follansbee?
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 Follansbee, 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.
How much snow does Follansbee get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Follansbee, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pike Island(Lock & Dam) weather station 14.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.6 | 5.3 | 4.4 | 2.6 | 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 Follansbee?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 24 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 Follansbee | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 24 mi northeast | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 99 mi northwest | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCCX State College, PA | 142 mi east-northeast | 16,600 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 Follansbee
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 40 tornadoes within 25 miles of Follansbee, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an EF2 on May 7, 2024, which passed about 16 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 21, 2025, which touched down about 13 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 263 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 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 Follansbee'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.
Follansbee radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Follansbee, WV?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 24 miles northeast. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Follansbee?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Follansbee the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Follansbee 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 Follansbee, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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