Galloway, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Galloway, Barbour County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Galloway?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 69 days in the Barbour forecast zone and Barbour County — the most common reported hazard around Galloway, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (67 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 67 | Feb 2026 | Oct 29, 2012 · 2 deaths · $750,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 32 | Feb 2026 | Jan 27, 2014 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 28 | Jun 2026 | Feb 19, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Jun 2026 | May 16, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 19 | Jul 2011 | — |
| High winds | 12 | Jan 2024 | Jan 12, 2024 · $15,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jun 2006 | Sep 7, 1998 · $20,000 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 Barbour forecast zone and Barbour County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Galloway get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Galloway, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tygart Dam weather station 7.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.9 | 3.6 | 9.7 | 7.7 | 3.3 | 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 Galloway?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 90 miles north. 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 Galloway | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 90 mi north | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 107 mi southwest | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 143 mi east | 16,800 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 Galloway
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 21 tornadoes within 25 miles of Galloway, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 3, 1980, which passed about 24 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 14, 2021, which touched down about 16 miles north of town.
Hail: 164 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 28, 2016.
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 Galloway'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.
Galloway radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Galloway, WV?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 90 miles north. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Galloway?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Galloway the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 8,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Galloway 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 Galloway, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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