Moorefield, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Moorefield, Hardy County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Moorefield?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 94 days in the Hardy forecast zone and Hardy County — the most common reported hazard around Moorefield, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (67 days) and flash flooding (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 94 | Jun 2026 | Jul 12, 2022 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 67 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2003 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Jul 2025 | Jan 19, 1996 · $9.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 26 | Aug 2021 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 17 | Apr 2025 | Sep 18, 2003 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 16 | May 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $5.5 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Feb 2025 | Jan 14, 1999 · $10,000 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 Hardy forecast zone and Hardy County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Moorefield get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Moorefield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Moorefield 1 Sse weather station 1.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 4.9 | 6.6 | 4.9 | 4.2 | 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 Moorefield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 79 miles east. 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 Moorefield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 79 mi east | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 121 mi north-northwest | 12,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCCX State College, PA | 138 mi north-northeast | 15,900 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 Moorefield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Moorefield, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on June 2, 1998, which passed about 15 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 12, 2022, which touched down about 14 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 68 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 26, 1993.
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 Moorefield'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.
Moorefield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Moorefield, WV?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 79 miles east. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Moorefield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Moorefield the lowest scan from KLWX is about 6,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Moorefield 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 Moorefield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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