Grafton, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Grafton, Taylor County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Grafton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 68 days in the Taylor forecast zone and Taylor County — the most common reported hazard around Grafton, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (46 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 68 | Jun 2026 | Aug 17, 1997 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Feb 2026 | Dec 18, 2009 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 30 | Feb 2026 | Jan 6, 2014 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | May 2026 | Jun 4, 2008 · $750,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 19 | Jul 2011 | — |
| Flooding | 13 | May 2025 | Jul 29, 2017 · $299,000 damage |
| High winds | 11 | Apr 2023 | Mar 9, 2002 · $1,000 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 Taylor forecast zone and Taylor County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Grafton get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Grafton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tygart Dam weather station 2 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 Grafton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 83 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 Grafton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 83 mi north | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 116 mi southwest | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 138 mi east | 15,900 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 Grafton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 27 tornadoes within 25 miles of Grafton, 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 14 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 9, 2024, which touched down about 20 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 175 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 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 Grafton'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.
Grafton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Grafton, WV?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 83 miles north. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Grafton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Grafton the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 7,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Grafton 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 Grafton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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