Beaver, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Beaver, Pike County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Beaver?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 95 days in the Pike forecast zone and Pike County — the most common reported hazard around Beaver, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (44 days) and flooding (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 95 | Jun 2025 | Jul 11, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 43 | Jul 2025 | Feb 7, 2019 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Sep 2024 | Mar 2, 1997 · 1 death · $1.5 million damage |
| High winds | 9 | Mar 2023 | Sep 14, 2008 · $3.3 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Dec 2022 | Feb 1, 1996 · $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 Pike forecast zone and Pike County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Beaver get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Beaver, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jackson 3 Nw weather station 7.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.9 | 3.6 | 7.0 | 5.9 | 3.0 | 0.2 | 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 Beaver?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 60 miles west-northwest. 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 Beaver | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 60 mi west-northwest | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 78 mi southeast | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 103 mi south-southwest | 10,100 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 Beaver
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 39 tornadoes within 25 miles of Beaver, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F5 on April 23, 1968, which passed about 23 miles south-southeast of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 26, 2024, which passed about 9 miles east of town.
Hail: 128 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on May 1, 2012.
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 Beaver'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.
Beaver radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Beaver, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 60 miles west-northwest. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Beaver?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Beaver the lowest scan from KILN is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Beaver 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 Beaver, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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