Carbon Hill, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Carbon Hill, Hocking County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Carbon Hill?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 102 days in the Hocking forecast zone and Hocking County — the most common reported hazard around Carbon Hill, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (52 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (47 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 102 | Jul 2025 | Mar 1, 2017 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 52 | May 2026 | Mar 2, 1997 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Jul 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 · 1 death |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2021 | Sep 14, 2008 · $3.4 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Hocking forecast zone and Hocking County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Carbon Hill get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Carbon Hill, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Nelsonville weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (4.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.2 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 2.0 | 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 Carbon Hill?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 84 miles west. 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 Carbon Hill | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 84 mi west | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 87 mi south-southeast | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 129 mi northeast | 14,200 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 Carbon Hill
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 27 tornadoes within 25 miles of Carbon Hill, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and June. The strongest was an EF2 on September 16, 2010, which passed about 7 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 25, 2024, which touched down about 19 miles west of town.
Hail: 144 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 28, 2002.
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 Carbon Hill'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.
Carbon Hill radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Carbon Hill, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 84 miles west. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Carbon Hill?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Carbon Hill the lowest scan from KILN is about 7,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Carbon Hill 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 Carbon Hill, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Nelsonville, OH radar 3 mi
- Glouster, OH radar 8 mi
- Logan, OH radar 9 mi
- Athens, OH radar 14 mi
- New Lexington, OH radar 15 mi
- Bremen, OH radar 17 mi
- Albany, OH radar 19 mi
- Crooksville, OH radar 20 mi
- Somerset, OH radar 21 mi
- McArthur, OH radar 22 mi