Hedgesville, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hedgesville, Berkeley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hedgesville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 130 days in the Berkeley forecast zone and Berkeley County — the most common reported hazard around Hedgesville, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (77 days) and flooding (56 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 130 | Jun 2026 | Jul 21, 1998 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 77 | Jan 2026 | Feb 5, 2010 · $17,000 damage |
| Flooding | 56 | May 2025 | Sep 18, 2003 · $5,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 41 | Jun 2025 | — |
| High winds | 26 | Feb 2026 | Sep 18, 2003 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Jul 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Dec 2022 | 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 Berkeley forecast zone and Berkeley County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Hedgesville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 48 miles 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 Hedgesville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 48 mi southeast | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCCX State College, PA | 95 mi north | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 136 mi west-northwest | 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 Hedgesville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 59 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hedgesville, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on September 17, 2004, which touched down about 12 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 17, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 271 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on August 7, 2023.
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 Hedgesville'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.
Hedgesville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hedgesville, WV?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 48 miles southeast. KCCX (State College, PA) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hedgesville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hedgesville the lowest scan from KLWX is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hedgesville 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 Hedgesville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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