St. George, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for St. George, Tucker County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits St. George?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 49 days in the Western Tucker forecast zone and Tucker County — the most common reported hazard around St. George, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (30 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 49 | Jun 2026 | Feb 11, 2009 · $75,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jun 2025 | Jul 5, 2007 · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 20 | Mar 2026 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Jan 2024 | Jan 12, 2024 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Jul 2017 | Jan 25, 2010 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2024 | — |
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 Western Tucker forecast zone and Tucker County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does St. George get?
A normal year brings about 55 inches of snow to St. George, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Parsons 3 Se weather station 7.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (16.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 3.3 | 9.3 | 16.8 | 15.0 | 9.2 | 1.6 | 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 St. George?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 98 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 St. George | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 98 mi north-northwest | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 119 mi east | 12,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 124 mi west-southwest | 13,400 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 St. George
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 13 tornadoes within 25 miles of St. George, 4 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 25 miles northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on June 21, 2016, which touched down about 14 miles west of town.
Hail: 119 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 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 St. George'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.
St. George radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to St. George, WV?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 98 miles north-northwest. KLWX (Sterling, MD) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in St. George?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over St. George the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 9,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for St. George 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 St. George, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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