Wardensville, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wardensville, Hardy County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wardensville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 94 days in the Hardy forecast zone and Hardy County — the most common reported hazard around Wardensville, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (67 days) and flash flooding (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 94 | Jun 2026 | Jul 12, 2022 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 67 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2003 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Jul 2025 | Jan 19, 1996 · $9.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 26 | Aug 2021 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 17 | Apr 2025 | Sep 18, 2003 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 16 | May 2025 | Sep 6, 1996 · $5.5 million 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 Hardy forecast zone and Hardy County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wardensville get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Wardensville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Star Tannery weather station 7.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (9.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 4.2 | 7.9 | 9.6 | 2.7 | 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 Wardensville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 60 miles east. 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 Wardensville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 60 mi east | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCCX State College, PA | 131 mi north-northeast | 14,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 132 mi northwest | 14,900 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 Wardensville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 18 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wardensville, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on June 2, 1998, which passed about 20 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 12, 2022, which touched down about 17 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 148 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 23, 1999.
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 Wardensville'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.
Wardensville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wardensville, WV?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 60 miles east. KCCX (State College, PA) is 131 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wardensville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wardensville the lowest scan from KLWX is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wardensville 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 Wardensville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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