Petersburg, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Petersburg, Grant County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Petersburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 67 days in the Eastern Grant forecast zone and Grant County — the most common reported hazard around Petersburg, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (43 days) and flash flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 67 | May 2025 | Sep 9, 2023 · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jul 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · 1 death · $275,000 damage |
| High winds | 23 | Feb 2025 | Oct 29, 2012 · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 16 | May 2025 | Mar 4, 2008 · $2,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Aug 2021 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Eastern Grant forecast zone and Grant County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Petersburg get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Petersburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Moorefield 1 Sse weather station 9.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 4.9 | 6.6 | 4.9 | 4.2 | 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 Petersburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 88 miles east. 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 Petersburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 88 mi east | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 121 mi north-northwest | 12,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCCX State College, PA | 146 mi north-northeast | 17,400 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 Petersburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 8 tornadoes within 25 miles of Petersburg, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F2 on June 2, 1998, which passed about 23 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 12, 2022, which touched down about 24 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 47 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on April 9, 2021.
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 Petersburg'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.
Petersburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Petersburg, WV?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 88 miles east. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Petersburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Petersburg the lowest scan from KLWX is about 7,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Petersburg 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 Petersburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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