Romney, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Romney, Hampshire County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Romney?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 112 days in the Hampshire forecast zone and Hampshire County — the most common reported hazard around Romney, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (78 days) and flooding (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 112 | Jun 2026 | Jul 12, 2022 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 78 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 33 | May 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $2.3 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Jul 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $400,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 27 | Aug 2021 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 17 | Feb 2025 | Sep 18, 2003 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Feb 2025 | Jan 14, 1999 · $10,000 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 Hampshire forecast zone and Hampshire County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Romney get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Romney, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Romney 1 Sw weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (9.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.0 | 3.8 | 7.0 | 9.7 | 7.5 | 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 Romney?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 73 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 Romney | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 73 mi east-southeast | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 113 mi northwest | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCCX State College, PA | 116 mi north-northeast | 12,100 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 Romney
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 12 tornadoes within 25 miles of Romney, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1998, which passed about 20 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 12, 2022, which touched down about 8 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 117 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 Romney'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.
Romney radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Romney, WV?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 73 miles east-southeast. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Romney?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Romney the lowest scan from KLWX is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Romney 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 Romney, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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