Grantsville, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Grantsville, Calhoun County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Grantsville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 46 days in the Calhoun forecast zone and Calhoun County — the most common reported hazard around Grantsville, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (40 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 46 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $750,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Mar 2026 | Dec 18, 2009 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 28 | Feb 2026 | Jan 27, 2014 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Jul 2025 | Aug 29, 2005 · $900,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 19 | Jul 2011 | — |
| Flooding | 18 | Feb 2025 | Mar 2, 1997 · 1 death · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 9 | Apr 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Feb 2003 | Feb 16, 2003 · $400,000 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 Calhoun forecast zone and Calhoun County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Grantsville get?
A normal year brings about 28 inches of snow to Grantsville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rosedale 3 Nnw weather station 12.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.1 | 5.5 | 10.9 | 7.5 | 2.9 | 0.3 | 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 Grantsville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 54 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 Grantsville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 54 mi southwest | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 121 mi north-northeast | 12,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 138 mi south-southeast | 16,000 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 Grantsville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 5 tornadoes within 25 miles of Grantsville. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an EF1 on September 16, 2010, which touched down about 15 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 89 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.30-inch hail on September 30, 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 Grantsville'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.
Grantsville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Grantsville, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 54 miles southwest. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Grantsville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Grantsville the lowest scan from KRLX is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Grantsville 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 Grantsville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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