Paw Paw, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Paw Paw, Morgan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Paw Paw?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Morgan forecast zone and Morgan County — the most common reported hazard around Paw Paw, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (79 days) and excessive heat (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | Jun 2026 | Jun 1, 2004 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 79 | Jan 2026 | Dec 15, 2007 · $2,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 37 | Jul 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 36 | May 2025 | Sep 19, 2003 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 17 | Apr 2023 | Jan 14, 2006 · $80,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Aug 2021 | Jan 19, 1996 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2025 | Jan 14, 1999 · $10,000 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 Morgan forecast zone and Morgan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Paw Paw?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 64 miles southeast. 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 Paw Paw | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 64 mi southeast | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCCX State College, PA | 99 mi north-northeast | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 116 mi northwest | 12,100 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 Paw Paw
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 24 tornadoes within 25 miles of Paw Paw, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1998, which passed about 21 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 17, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 199 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 26, 1993.
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 Paw Paw'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.
Paw Paw radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Paw Paw, WV?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 64 miles southeast. KCCX (State College, PA) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Paw Paw?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Paw Paw the lowest scan from KLWX is about 5,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Paw Paw 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 Paw Paw, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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