West Liberty, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West Liberty, Ohio County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West Liberty?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 86 days in the Ohio forecast zone and Ohio County — the most common reported hazard around West Liberty, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (33 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 86 | Apr 2025 | Aug 4, 2010 · $125,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 33 | Jun 2026 | Jun 14, 2025 · 9 deaths · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 19 | Jan 2026 | Jan 8, 1999 · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 18 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Apr 2024 | Sep 17, 2004 · $40 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Jan 2025 | Dec 23, 2022 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Feb 2022 | Jan 22, 2005 · $3,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 1997 | Jul 28, 1997 · $20,000 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 Ohio forecast zone and Ohio County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does West Liberty get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to West Liberty, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pike Island(Lock & Dam) weather station 5.6 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 West Liberty?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 32 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 West Liberty | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 32 mi northeast | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 109 mi northwest | 10,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 142 mi south-southwest | 16,500 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 West Liberty
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 35 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Liberty, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F2 on April 27, 1954, which touched down about 15 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 21, 2025, which touched down about 13 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 217 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 West Liberty'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.
West Liberty radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West Liberty, WV?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 32 miles northeast. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in West Liberty?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West Liberty the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for West Liberty 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 West Liberty, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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