Centerville (Thurman), OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Centerville (Thurman), Gallia County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Centerville (Thurman)?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 83 days in the Gallia forecast zone and Gallia County — the most common reported hazard around Centerville (Thurman), mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (57 days) and flash flooding (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 83 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $2.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 57 | May 2025 | Mar 2, 1997 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 41 | May 2026 | Jul 14, 2015 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Feb 3, 1998 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 29 | Feb 2026 | Jan 6, 2014 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 19 | Jul 2011 | — |
| High winds | 13 | Apr 2023 | Mar 25, 2023 · $30,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Feb 2003 | Feb 16, 2003 · $2.0 million 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 Gallia forecast zone and Gallia County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Centerville (Thurman) get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Centerville (Thurman), based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Waterloo weather station 13.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 2.0 | 5.0 | 3.9 | 2.2 | 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 Centerville (Thurman)?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 56 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 Centerville (Thurman) | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 56 mi southeast | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 82 mi west-northwest | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 102 mi south-southwest | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Centerville (Thurman)
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 26 tornadoes within 25 miles of Centerville (Thurman), 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F5 on April 23, 1968, which passed about 9 miles south-southeast of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 26, 2024, which passed about 13 miles northwest 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 3.00-inch hail on April 14, 2025.
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 Centerville (Thurman)'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.
Centerville (Thurman) radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Centerville (Thurman), OH?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 56 miles southeast. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 82 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Centerville (Thurman)?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Centerville (Thurman) the lowest scan from KRLX is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Centerville (Thurman) 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 Centerville (Thurman), follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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