Belpre, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Belpre, Washington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Belpre?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 105 days in the Washington forecast zone and Washington County — the most common reported hazard around Belpre, mostly in April and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (96 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 105 | May 2026 | Apr 3, 2024 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 96 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $3.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2015 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 33 | Apr 2026 | Jun 27, 1998 · 1 death · $10 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 30 | Feb 2026 | Jan 6, 2014 · $115,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 19 | Jun 2018 | Jun 19, 2018 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 13 | Apr 2023 | Dec 11, 2000 · $75,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Jul 2017 | Jun 4, 2002 · $100,000 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 Washington forecast zone and Washington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Belpre get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Belpre, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Parkersburg weather station 1.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 5.5 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 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 Belpre?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 67 miles south. 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 Belpre | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 67 mi south | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 113 mi northeast | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 120 mi west | 12,700 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 Belpre
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 23 tornadoes within 25 miles of Belpre, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an EF3 on September 16, 2010, which passed about 12 miles south-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 9, 2024, which passed about 11 miles east of town.
Hail: 155 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on February 27, 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 Belpre'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.
Belpre radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Belpre, OH?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 67 miles south. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Belpre?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Belpre the lowest scan from KRLX is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Belpre 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 Belpre, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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