Whitmer, WV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Whitmer, Randolph County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Whitmer?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 59 days in the Southeast Randolph forecast zone and Randolph County — the most common reported hazard around Whitmer, mostly in June and April. Next come flash flooding (36 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 59 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · 1 death · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 36 | Jun 2026 | May 16, 1996 · 2 deaths · $1.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 32 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2, 2018 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Dec 2025 | Feb 24, 2019 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Nov 2018 | Nov 15, 2018 · $10,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Dec 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 Southeast Randolph forecast zone and Randolph County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Whitmer get?
A normal year brings about 103 inches of snow to Whitmer, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Glady 1 N weather station 9.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (27.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | 8.0 | 20.2 | 27.3 | 24.0 | 17.5 | 4.3 | 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 Whitmer?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 111 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 Whitmer | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLWX Sterling, MD | 111 mi east | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 123 mi west-southwest | 13,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 124 mi north-northwest | 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 Whitmer
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Whitmer, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F2 on July 9, 1980, which touched down about 9 miles west of town. The most recent was an F0 on June 27, 1998, which touched down about 12 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 69 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.75-inch hail on June 2, 2019.
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 Whitmer'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.
Whitmer radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Whitmer, WV?
KLWX (Sterling, MD), about 111 miles east. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 123 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Whitmer?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Whitmer the lowest scan from KLWX is about 11,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Whitmer 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 Whitmer, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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