Masontown, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Masontown, Preston County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Masontown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 111 days in the Preston forecast zone and Preston County — the most common reported hazard around Masontown, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (49 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 111 | Jun 2026 | May 19, 2019 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 49 | Jul 2025 | Jun 6, 2001 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 18 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 12 | Apr 2024 | Apr 3, 2024 · $251,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2025 | — |
| High winds | 5 | Jan 2024 | Jan 9, 2024 · $25,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | May 1998 | Aug 17, 1997 · $300,000 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 Preston forecast zone and Preston County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Masontown get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Masontown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lake Lynn weather station 12.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 5.2 | 5.6 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 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 Masontown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 71 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 Masontown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 71 mi north-northwest | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 130 mi east-southeast | 14,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCCX State College, PA | 134 mi northeast | 15,200 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 Masontown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 34 tornadoes within 25 miles of Masontown, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 3, 1980, which passed about 4 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 26, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 173 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 28, 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 Masontown'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.
Masontown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Masontown, WV?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 71 miles north-northwest. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 130 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Masontown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Masontown the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 5,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Masontown 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 Masontown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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