Grant Town, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Grant Town, Marion County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Grant Town?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 93 days in the Marion forecast zone and Marion County — the most common reported hazard around Grant Town, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (57 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 93 | Jun 2026 | May 25, 2004 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 57 | Jul 2025 | Jun 14, 2003 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Jan 2026 | Feb 16, 2003 · $8,000 damage |
| Flooding | 21 | Feb 2022 | May 4, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 13 | Jan 2020 | Feb 11, 2009 · $75,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2009 | — |
| Debris flows | 1 | May 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 Marion forecast zone and Marion County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Grant Town?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 67 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 Grant Town | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 67 mi north | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 120 mi southwest | 12,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCCX State College, PA | 148 mi northeast | 17,800 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 Grant Town
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 30 tornadoes within 25 miles of Grant Town, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 3, 1980, which passed about 15 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 26, 2024, which touched down about 15 miles north of town.
Hail: 157 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 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 Grant Town'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.
Grant Town radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Grant Town, WV?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 67 miles north. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 120 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Grant Town?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Grant Town the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Grant Town 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 Grant Town, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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