North Hills, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for North Hills, Wood County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits North Hills?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 109 days in the Wood forecast zone and Wood County — the most common reported hazard around North Hills, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (41 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 109 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $4.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 41 | Jun 2026 | Jun 28, 1998 · $4.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2003 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 31 | Mar 2026 | Jan 12, 2018 · 2 deaths · $5,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 29 | Feb 2026 | Jan 6, 2014 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 19 | Jul 2011 | — |
| High winds | 13 | Apr 2023 | Mar 9, 2002 · $5,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Jul 2025 | May 27, 2014 · $125,000 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 Wood forecast zone and Wood County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does North Hills get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to North Hills, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Parkersburg weather station 3.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 5.5 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 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 North Hills?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 70 miles south. 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 North Hills | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 70 mi south | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 108 mi northeast | 10,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 124 mi west | 13,400 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 North Hills
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 20 tornadoes within 25 miles of North Hills, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an EF3 on September 16, 2010, which passed about 15 miles south-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 9, 2024, which passed about 7 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 151 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on February 27, 2023.
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 North Hills'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.
North Hills radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to North Hills, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 70 miles south. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in North Hills?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over North Hills the lowest scan from KRLX is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for North Hills 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 North Hills, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Parkersburg, WV radar 4 mi
- Williamstown, WV radar 6 mi
- St. Marys, WV radar 17 mi
- Harrisville, WV radar 26 mi
- Ravenswood, WV radar 28 mi
- Pennsboro, WV radar 29 mi
- Sistersville, WV radar 32 mi
- New Haven, WV radar 33 mi
- Ripley, WV radar 36 mi