Monongah, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Monongah, Marion County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Monongah?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 93 days in the Marion forecast zone and Marion County — the most common reported hazard around Monongah, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (57 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 93 | Jun 2026 | May 25, 2004 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 57 | Jul 2025 | Jun 14, 2003 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Jan 2026 | Feb 16, 2003 · $8,000 damage |
| Flooding | 21 | Feb 2022 | May 4, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 13 | Jan 2020 | Feb 11, 2009 · $75,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2009 | — |
| Debris flows | 1 | May 2025 | — |
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 Marion forecast zone and Marion County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Monongah get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Monongah, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tygart Dam weather station 14.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.9 | 3.6 | 9.7 | 7.7 | 3.3 | 0.2 | 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 Monongah?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 74 miles north. 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 Monongah | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 74 mi north | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 113 mi southwest | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 150 mi east-southeast | 18,200 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 Monongah
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 30 tornadoes within 25 miles of Monongah, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 3, 1980, which passed about 18 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 26, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 163 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 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 Monongah'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.
Monongah radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Monongah, WV?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 74 miles north. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Monongah?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Monongah the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 6,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Monongah 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 Monongah, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Pleasant Valley, WV radar 4 mi
- Fairmont, WV radar 4 mi
- Barrackville, WV radar 4 mi
- Shinnston, WV radar 6 mi
- Mannington, WV radar 8 mi
- Bridgeport, WV radar 11 mi
- Grafton, WV radar 14 mi
- Nutter Fort, WV radar 15 mi
- Clarksburg, WV radar 15 mi
- Stonewood, WV radar 15 mi