Albany, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Albany, Athens County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Albany?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 108 days in the Athens forecast zone and Athens County — the most common reported hazard around Albany, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (63 days) and flash flooding (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 108 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $2.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 63 | May 2026 | Jan 5, 2005 · $4.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 46 | Jun 2026 | May 4, 2012 · 1 death · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Mar 2026 | Jan 20, 2012 · $80,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 30 | Feb 2026 | Jan 6, 2014 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 18 | Jul 2011 | — |
| High winds | 16 | Apr 2023 | Dec 14, 2001 · $65,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Apr 2015 | Apr 11, 2001 · $40,000 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 Athens forecast zone and Athens County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Albany get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to Albany, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Carpenter 2 S weather station 5.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.9 | 3.3 | 5.6 | 4.5 | 3.3 | 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 Albany?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 68 miles south-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 Albany | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 68 mi south-southeast | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 88 mi west | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 128 mi south-southwest | 14,100 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 Albany
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 23 tornadoes within 25 miles of Albany, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF3 on September 16, 2010, which passed about 22 miles east-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 26, 2024, which passed about 25 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 130 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on April 28, 2016.
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 Albany'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.
Albany radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Albany, OH?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 68 miles south-southeast. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Albany?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Albany the lowest scan from KRLX is about 5,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Albany 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 Albany, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Glouster, OH radar 20 mi
- Logan, OH radar 24 mi
- Jackson, OH radar 27 mi
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