Pullman, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pullman, Ritchie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pullman?
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 Pullman, 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 Pullman get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Pullman, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the W Union 2 weather station 12 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 Pullman?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 74 miles 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 Pullman | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 74 mi southwest | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 101 mi north-northeast | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFCX Blacksburg, VA | 154 mi south-southeast | 18,900 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 Pullman
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 13 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pullman, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on October 1, 1986, which touched down about 12 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 9, 2024, which passed about 21 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 90 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 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 Pullman'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.
Pullman radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pullman, WV?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 74 miles southwest. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pullman?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pullman the lowest scan from KRLX is about 6,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Pullman 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 Pullman, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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