Wellsburg, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wellsburg, Brooke County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wellsburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 83 days in the Brooke forecast zone and Brooke County — the most common reported hazard around Wellsburg, mostly in June and August. Next come flash flooding (24 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 83 | Jun 2026 | May 18, 1997 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jul 2025 | Apr 2, 2024 · $565,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Jan 2, 1999 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Apr 2024 | Sep 17, 2004 · $20 million damage |
| High winds | 11 | Feb 2019 | Feb 11, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Feb 2022 | Jan 22, 2005 · $2,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | 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 Brooke forecast zone and Brooke County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wellsburg get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Wellsburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pike Island(Lock & Dam) weather station 10.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.6 | 5.3 | 4.4 | 2.6 | 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 Wellsburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 27 miles northeast. 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 Wellsburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 27 mi northeast | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 102 mi northwest | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCCX State College, PA | 144 mi east-northeast | 17,000 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 Wellsburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 36 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wellsburg, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an EF2 on May 7, 2024, which passed about 20 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 21, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles east of town.
Hail: 241 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 12, 2023.
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 Wellsburg'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.
Wellsburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wellsburg, WV?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 27 miles northeast. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wellsburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wellsburg the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wellsburg 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 Wellsburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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