Pennsboro, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pennsboro, Ritchie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pennsboro?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 94 days in the Ritchie forecast zone and Ritchie County — the most common reported hazard around Pennsboro, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (44 days) and flash flooding (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 94 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Mar 2026 | Feb 14, 2003 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 37 | Jun 2026 | Feb 18, 2000 · $850,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 29 | Feb 2026 | Jan 27, 2014 · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 19 | Jul 2011 | — |
| Flooding | 15 | Mar 2026 | Feb 4, 2022 · 1 death |
| High winds | 11 | Apr 2023 | Mar 9, 2002 · $1,000 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 Ritchie forecast zone and Ritchie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pennsboro get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Pennsboro, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the W Union 2 weather station 10.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 3.4 | 9.9 | 6.7 | 2.8 | 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 Pennsboro?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 79 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 Pennsboro | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 79 mi south-southwest | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 95 mi north-northeast | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 153 mi west | 18,700 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 Pennsboro
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 11 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pennsboro, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and October. The strongest was an F3 on October 1, 1986, which touched down about 10 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 9, 2024, which passed about 19 miles west of town.
Hail: 87 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 Pennsboro'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.
Pennsboro radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pennsboro, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 79 miles south-southwest. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pennsboro?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pennsboro the lowest scan from KRLX is about 6,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Pennsboro 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 Pennsboro, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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