Paden City, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Paden City, Wetzel County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Paden City?
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 Paden City, 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 Paden City get?
A normal year brings about 27 inches of snow to Paden City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Middlebourne 3 Ese weather station 10.1 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 Paden City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 75 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 Paden City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 75 mi north-northeast | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 99 mi south-southwest | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 134 mi north-northwest | 15,200 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 Paden City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 12 tornadoes within 25 miles of Paden City, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F3 on October 1, 1986, which touched down about 23 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF2 on February 28, 2024, which passed about 17 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 100 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 Paden City'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.
Paden City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Paden City, WV?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 75 miles north-northeast. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Paden City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Paden City the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 6,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Paden City 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 Paden City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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