Peterstown, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Peterstown, Monroe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Peterstown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 58 days in the Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County — the most common reported hazard around Peterstown, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (50 days) and flash flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 58 | Aug 2023 | Jun 29, 2012 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 50 | Jan 2026 | Jan 27, 1998 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Feb 2025 | Jun 28, 2011 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 15 | Feb 2025 | Apr 15, 2018 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 14 | Feb 2025 | Sep 27, 2024 · $30,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Nov 2018 | Dec 15, 2007 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2014 | Mar 8, 1996 · $5,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Dec 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 Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Peterstown get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Peterstown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pearisburg 4 Sse weather station 10.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 4.6 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 4.0 | 0.7 | 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 Peterstown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 39 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 Peterstown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 39 mi southeast | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 81 mi northwest | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 139 mi west | 16,000 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 Peterstown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 13 tornadoes within 25 miles of Peterstown, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and October. The strongest was an EF2 on April 8, 2011, which touched down about 24 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 31, 2021, which touched down about 24 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 222 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 8, 2019.
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 Peterstown'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.
Peterstown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Peterstown, WV?
KFCX (Blacksburg, VA), about 39 miles southeast. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Peterstown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Peterstown the lowest scan from KFCX is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Peterstown 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 Peterstown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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