Hendricks, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hendricks, Tucker County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hendricks?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 49 days in the Eastern Tucker forecast zone and Tucker County — the most common reported hazard around Hendricks, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (46 days) and flash flooding (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 49 | Jun 2026 | Feb 11, 2009 · $75,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jun 2025 | Jul 5, 2007 · $30,000 damage |
| High winds | 18 | Mar 2026 | Jan 12, 2024 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 5 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Jul 2017 | Jan 25, 2010 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Eastern Tucker forecast zone and Tucker County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hendricks get?
A normal year brings about 55 inches of snow to Hendricks, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Parsons 3 Se weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (16.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 3.3 | 9.3 | 16.8 | 15.0 | 9.2 | 1.6 | 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 Hendricks?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 105 miles north-northwest. 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 Hendricks | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 105 mi north-northwest | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 115 mi east | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 125 mi west-southwest | 13,500 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 Hendricks
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 11 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hendricks, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 3, 1980, which passed about 23 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 21, 2016, which touched down about 18 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 82 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 2, 2019.
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 Hendricks'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.
Hendricks radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hendricks, WV?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 105 miles north-northwest. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hendricks?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hendricks the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 10,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hendricks 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 Hendricks, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Terra Alta, WV radar 26 mi
- Petersburg, WV radar 27 mi
- Kingwood, WV radar 28 mi
- Grafton, WV radar 28 mi
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