Ridgeley, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ridgeley, Mineral County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ridgeley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 85 days in the Eastern Mineral forecast zone and Mineral County — the most common reported hazard around Ridgeley, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (45 days) and flash flooding (25 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 | 45 | Jan 2026 | Feb 5, 2010 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Jun 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $550,000 damage |
| High winds | 19 | Apr 2025 | Feb 10, 2008 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 17 | May 2025 | Mar 4, 2008 · $2,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 16 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Aug 2021 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 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 Eastern Mineral forecast zone and Mineral County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ridgeley get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Ridgeley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cumberland 2 weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (8.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 5.4 | 8.2 | 7.7 | 6.8 | 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 Ridgeley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 83 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 Ridgeley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 83 mi east-southeast | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCCX State College, PA | 97 mi north-northeast | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 98 mi northwest | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Ridgeley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 24 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ridgeley, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1998, which passed about 3 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 17, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 124 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 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 Ridgeley'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.
Ridgeley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ridgeley, WV?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 83 miles east-southeast. KCCX (State College, PA) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ridgeley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ridgeley the lowest scan from KLWX is about 7,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ridgeley 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 Ridgeley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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