Green Spring, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Green Spring, Hampshire County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Green Spring?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 112 days in the Hampshire forecast zone and Hampshire County — the most common reported hazard around Green Spring, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (78 days) and flooding (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 112 | Jun 2026 | Jul 12, 2022 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 78 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 33 | May 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $2.3 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Jul 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $400,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 27 | Aug 2021 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 17 | Feb 2025 | Sep 18, 2003 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Feb 2025 | Jan 14, 1999 · $10,000 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 Hampshire forecast zone and Hampshire County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Green Spring get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Green Spring, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cumberland 2 weather station 10.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 5.4 | 8.2 | 7.7 | 6.8 | 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 Green Spring?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 72 miles east-southeast. 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 Green Spring | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 72 mi east-southeast | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCCX State College, PA | 102 mi north-northeast | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 109 mi northwest | 11,000 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 Green Spring
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 20 tornadoes within 25 miles of Green Spring, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1998, which passed about 13 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 17, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 171 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 26, 1993.
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 Green Spring'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.
Green Spring radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Green Spring, WV?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 72 miles east-southeast. KCCX (State College, PA) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Green Spring?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Green Spring the lowest scan from KLWX is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Green Spring 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 Green Spring, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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