Pleasant Valley, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pleasant Valley, Marion County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pleasant Valley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 93 days in the Marion forecast zone and Marion County — the most common reported hazard around Pleasant Valley, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (57 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 93 | Jun 2026 | May 25, 2004 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 57 | Jul 2025 | Jun 14, 2003 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Jan 2026 | Feb 16, 2003 · $8,000 damage |
| Flooding | 21 | Feb 2022 | May 4, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 13 | Jan 2020 | Feb 11, 2009 · $75,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2009 | — |
| Debris flows | 1 | May 2025 | — |
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 Marion forecast zone and Marion County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pleasant Valley get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Pleasant Valley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tygart Dam weather station 11.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.9 | 3.6 | 9.7 | 7.7 | 3.3 | 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 Pleasant Valley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 75 miles north. 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 Pleasant Valley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 75 mi north | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 116 mi southwest | 12,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 147 mi east-southeast | 17,500 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 Pleasant Valley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 30 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pleasant Valley, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 3, 1980, which passed about 15 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 26, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles north of town.
Hail: 167 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 28, 2016.
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 Pleasant Valley'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.
Pleasant Valley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pleasant Valley, WV?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 75 miles north. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pleasant Valley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pleasant Valley the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 6,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Pleasant Valley 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 Pleasant Valley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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