Cherry Fork, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cherry Fork, Adams County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cherry Fork?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 127 days in the Adams forecast zone and Adams County — the most common reported hazard around Cherry Fork, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (55 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 127 | Jun 2026 | Apr 3, 2000 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 55 | May 2026 | Mar 2, 1997 · $4.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Feb 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 49 | May 2026 | Mar 1, 1997 · 2 deaths · $8.0 million damage |
| High winds | 9 | Sep 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $3.3 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2023 | Jul 20, 1999 · 13 deaths |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | 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 Adams forecast zone and Adams County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cherry Fork get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to Cherry Fork, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the W Union 6 Ene weather station 11.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 3.1 | 6.9 | 6.6 | 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 Cherry Fork?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 38 miles north-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 Cherry Fork | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 38 mi north-northwest | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 91 mi south | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 110 mi east-southeast | 11,000 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 Cherry Fork
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 76 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cherry Fork, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 23, 1968, which passed about 7 miles south of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 2, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 121 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 14, 2014.
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 Cherry Fork'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.
Cherry Fork radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cherry Fork, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 38 miles north-northwest. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cherry Fork?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cherry Fork the lowest scan from KILN is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cherry Fork 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 Cherry Fork, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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