Clarksburg, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Clarksburg, Ross County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Clarksburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 128 days in the Ross forecast zone and Ross County — the most common reported hazard around Clarksburg, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (55 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (54 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 128 | Jun 2026 | May 11, 2014 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 55 | Jul 2025 | Mar 1, 2018 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 54 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jun 2026 | May 4, 1996 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 14 | Sep 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $8.9 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jun 2005 | Jun 12, 1996 · 1 death · $50,000 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 Ross forecast zone and Ross County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Clarksburg get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Clarksburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Circleville weather station 12.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 2.0 | 6.7 | 4.6 | 1.5 | 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 Clarksburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 36 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 Clarksburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 36 mi west | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 113 mi southeast | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 133 mi south | 14,900 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 Clarksburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 71 tornadoes within 25 miles of Clarksburg, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and October. The strongest was an F3 on October 13, 1999, which passed about 6 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 19 miles west of town.
Hail: 158 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 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 Clarksburg'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.
Clarksburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Clarksburg, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 36 miles west. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Clarksburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Clarksburg the lowest scan from KILN is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Clarksburg 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 Clarksburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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