Newark, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Newark, Wirt County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Newark?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 48 days in the Wirt forecast zone and Wirt County — the most common reported hazard around Newark, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (37 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 48 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $750,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | Dec 18, 2009 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 29 | Feb 2026 | Jan 27, 2014 · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 19 | Jul 2011 | — |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Aug 2025 | Feb 18, 2000 · $600,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Feb 2025 | Sep 17, 2004 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 11 | Apr 2023 | Mar 9, 2002 · $1,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Feb 2021 | Feb 16, 2003 · $400,000 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 Wirt forecast zone and Wirt County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Newark get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Newark, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sandyville 9 Ne weather station 13.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 4.4 | 7.8 | 6.5 | 4.3 | 0.4 | 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 Newark?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 59 miles south-southwest. 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 Newark | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 59 mi south-southwest | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 116 mi north-northeast | 12,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 132 mi west | 14,800 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 Newark
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 17 tornadoes within 25 miles of Newark, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an EF3 on September 16, 2010, which passed about 13 miles west of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 9, 2024, which passed about 10 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 146 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 9, 2015.
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 Newark'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.
Newark radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Newark, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 59 miles south-southwest. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Newark?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Newark the lowest scan from KRLX is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Newark 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 Newark, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Williamstown, WV radar 20 mi
- St. Marys, WV radar 21 mi
- Spencer, WV radar 22 mi
- Ravenswood, WV radar 23 mi
- Pennsboro, WV radar 25 mi
- Ripley, WV radar 27 mi
- Glenville, WV radar 32 mi