Montrose, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Montrose, Randolph County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Montrose?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 59 days in the Northwest Randolph forecast zone and Randolph County — the most common reported hazard around Montrose, mostly in June and April. Next come flash flooding (36 days) and flooding (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 59 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · 1 death · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 36 | Jun 2026 | May 16, 1996 · 2 deaths · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 32 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2, 2018 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 19 | Mar 2026 | — |
| High winds | 7 | Dec 2025 | Feb 24, 2019 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 2002 | Jul 9, 2002 · $2,000 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 Northwest Randolph forecast zone and Randolph County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Montrose get?
A normal year brings about 57 inches of snow to Montrose, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Belington weather station 7.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (19.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 1.9 | 12.9 | 19.2 | 14.4 | 7.3 | 1.2 | 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 Montrose?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 103 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 Montrose | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 103 mi north-northwest | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 115 mi west-southwest | 12,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 125 mi east | 13,600 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 Montrose
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 13 tornadoes within 25 miles of Montrose, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F2 on July 9, 1980, which touched down about 19 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 21, 2016, which touched down about 10 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 98 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 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 Montrose'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.
Montrose radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Montrose, WV?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 103 miles north-northwest. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Montrose?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Montrose the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 10,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Montrose 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 Montrose, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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