Parkersburg, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Parkersburg, Richland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Parkersburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 69 days in the Richland forecast zone and Richland County — the most common reported hazard around Parkersburg, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (31 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | Mar 2026 | Apr 28, 2017 · $70,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Aug 2022 | Jan 13, 2005 · $46,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 21 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2023 | Jun 6, 2011 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 6 | May 2017 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Apr 2016 | Apr 6, 2016 · $25,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2011 | Feb 1, 2011 · $300,000 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 Richland forecast zone and Richland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Parkersburg get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Parkersburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Olney 2S weather station 7.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 2.7 | 3.6 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 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 Parkersburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 29 miles southeast. 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 Parkersburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 29 mi southeast | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 112 mi south-southwest | 11,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 122 mi east-southeast | 13,100 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 Parkersburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 90 tornadoes within 25 miles of Parkersburg, 31 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1990, which passed about 16 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 26, 2024, which passed about 24 miles south of town.
Hail: 162 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 3, 1996.
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 Parkersburg'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.
Parkersburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Parkersburg, IL?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 29 miles southeast. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Parkersburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Parkersburg the lowest scan from KVWX is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Parkersburg 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 Parkersburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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