Rowlesburg, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rowlesburg, Preston County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rowlesburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 111 days in the Eastern Preston forecast zone and Preston County — the most common reported hazard around Rowlesburg, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (49 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 111 | Jun 2026 | May 19, 2019 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 49 | Jul 2025 | Jun 6, 2001 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 12 | Apr 2024 | Apr 3, 2024 · $251,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Jan 2024 | Jan 12, 2024 · $30,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | May 1998 | Aug 17, 1997 · $300,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 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 Preston forecast zone and Preston County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rowlesburg get?
A normal year brings about 57 inches of snow to Rowlesburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rowlesburg 1 weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (19.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2.2 | 10.6 | 19.7 | 13.3 | 10.2 | 0.8 | 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 Rowlesburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 87 miles north-northwest. 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 Rowlesburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 87 mi north-northwest | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 120 mi east-southeast | 12,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 131 mi west-southwest | 14,700 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 Rowlesburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 28 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rowlesburg, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 19, 1967, which touched down about 19 miles east of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on May 9, 2024, which touched down about 16 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 142 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 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 Rowlesburg'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.
Rowlesburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rowlesburg, WV?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 87 miles north-northwest. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 120 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rowlesburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rowlesburg the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 7,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Rowlesburg 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 Rowlesburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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