Glenville, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Glenville, Gilmer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Glenville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 55 days in the Gilmer forecast zone and Gilmer County — the most common reported hazard around Glenville, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (35 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 55 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Mar 2026 | Dec 18, 2009 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 29 | Feb 2026 | Jan 27, 2014 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 28 | May 2026 | Jun 4, 2008 · $900,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 27 | May 2026 | Feb 18, 2000 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 19 | Jul 2011 | — |
| High winds | 9 | Apr 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Feb 2003 | Feb 16, 2003 · $500,000 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 Gilmer forecast zone and Gilmer County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Glenville get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Glenville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Glenville weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (8.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 4.0 | 8.1 | 5.0 | 4.1 | 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 Glenville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 65 miles 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 Glenville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 65 mi southwest | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 115 mi north-northeast | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 136 mi south-southeast | 15,500 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 Glenville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Glenville, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and March. The strongest was an F2 on March 7, 1956, which touched down about 16 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an F0 on April 9, 1991, which touched down about 20 miles south of town.
Hail: 99 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 7, 1980.
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 Glenville'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.
Glenville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Glenville, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 65 miles southwest. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Glenville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Glenville the lowest scan from KRLX is about 5,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Glenville 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 Glenville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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