Parsons, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Parsons, Tucker County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Parsons?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 49 days in the Western Tucker forecast zone and Tucker County — the most common reported hazard around Parsons, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (30 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 49 | Jun 2026 | Feb 11, 2009 · $75,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jun 2025 | Jul 5, 2007 · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 20 | Mar 2026 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Jan 2024 | Jan 12, 2024 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Jul 2017 | Jan 25, 2010 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2024 | — |
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 Western Tucker forecast zone and Tucker County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Parsons get?
A normal year brings about 55 inches of snow to Parsons, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Parsons 3 Se weather station 2.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (16.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 3.3 | 9.3 | 16.8 | 15.0 | 9.2 | 1.6 | 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 Parsons?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 103 miles north-northwest. 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 Parsons | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 103 mi north-northwest | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 118 mi east | 12,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 123 mi west-southwest | 13,200 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 Parsons
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 11 tornadoes within 25 miles of Parsons, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 3, 1980, which passed about 23 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 21, 2016, which touched down about 16 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 82 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 3, 1980.
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 Parsons'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.
Parsons radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Parsons, WV?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 103 miles north-northwest. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Parsons?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Parsons the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 10,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Parsons 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 Parsons, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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