Piedmont, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Piedmont, Mineral County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Piedmont?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 85 days in the Western Mineral forecast zone and Mineral County — the most common reported hazard around Piedmont, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (64 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 85 | Jun 2026 | Jun 28, 2008 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 64 | Jan 2026 | Feb 5, 2010 · $2,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 34 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Jun 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $550,000 damage |
| Flooding | 17 | May 2025 | Mar 4, 2008 · $2,000 damage |
| High winds | 13 | Apr 2023 | Feb 10, 2008 · $5,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2025 | Dec 16, 2019 · $15,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | Dec 2012 | — |
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 Mineral forecast zone and Mineral County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Piedmont get?
A normal year brings about 34 inches of snow to Piedmont, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Keyser 2 Ssw weather station 4.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (10.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.1 | 6.6 | 9.6 | 10.3 | 5.5 | 0.2 | 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 Piedmont?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 90 miles east-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 Piedmont | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 90 mi east-southeast | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 96 mi northwest | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCCX State College, PA | 114 mi north-northeast | 11,800 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 Piedmont
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 26 tornadoes within 25 miles of Piedmont, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1998, which passed about 16 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 31, 2024, which touched down about 19 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 109 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 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 Piedmont'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.
Piedmont radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Piedmont, WV?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 90 miles east-southeast. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Piedmont?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Piedmont the lowest scan from KLWX is about 8,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Piedmont 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 Piedmont, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Petersburg, WV radar 34 mi
- Kingwood, WV radar 34 mi
- Parsons, WV radar 43 mi
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