New Martinsville, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for New Martinsville, Wetzel County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits New Martinsville?
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 New Martinsville, 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.
How much snow does New Martinsville get?
A normal year brings about 27 inches of snow to New Martinsville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Middlebourne 3 Ese weather station 12.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 3.9 | 11.0 | 7.7 | 4.1 | 0.1 | 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 New Martinsville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 70 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 New Martinsville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 70 mi north-northeast | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 103 mi south-southwest | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 133 mi north-northwest | 15,000 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 New Martinsville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 12 tornadoes within 25 miles of New Martinsville, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and October. The strongest was an F3 on October 1, 1986, which touched down about 24 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF2 on February 28, 2024, which passed about 16 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 105 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 21, 1976.
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 New Martinsville'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.
New Martinsville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to New Martinsville, WV?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 70 miles north-northeast. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in New Martinsville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over New Martinsville the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for New Martinsville 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 New Martinsville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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