Littleton, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Littleton, Wetzel County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Littleton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 77 days in the Wetzel forecast zone and Wetzel County — the most common reported hazard around Littleton, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (33 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 77 | Jun 2026 | May 26, 2024 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 33 | Jun 2025 | Jun 14, 2022 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Jan 8, 1999 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 13 | Apr 2024 | Sep 18, 2004 · $7.0 million damage |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2023 | Feb 11, 2009 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2009 | — |
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 Wetzel forecast zone and Wetzel County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Littleton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 59 miles north-northeast. 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 Littleton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 59 mi north-northeast | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 116 mi southwest | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 138 mi north-northwest | 15,800 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 Littleton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 21 tornadoes within 25 miles of Littleton, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and June. The strongest was an F2 on June 25, 1968, which touched down about 14 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 16, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 101 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on May 24, 1998.
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 Littleton'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.
Littleton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Littleton, WV?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 59 miles north-northeast. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Littleton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Littleton the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Littleton 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 Littleton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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