Coalton, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Coalton, Jackson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Coalton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 85 days in the Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County — the most common reported hazard around Coalton, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (35 days) and flash flooding (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 85 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $1.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2015 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Jun 2026 | May 10, 2011 · $8.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 30 | Feb 2026 | Jan 27, 2014 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 26 | May 2026 | May 10, 2003 · $250,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 18 | Jul 2011 | — |
| High winds | 13 | Mar 2023 | Jan 9, 2008 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Feb 2003 | Feb 16, 2003 · $750,000 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 Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Coalton get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Coalton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jackson 3 Nw weather station 5.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.9 | 3.6 | 7.0 | 5.9 | 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 Coalton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 68 miles west-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 Coalton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 68 mi west-northwest | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 73 mi southeast | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 112 mi south-southwest | 11,400 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 Coalton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 34 tornadoes within 25 miles of Coalton, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 23, 1968, which passed about 23 miles southwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 26, 2024, which passed about 4 miles south of town.
Hail: 111 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 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 Coalton'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.
Coalton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Coalton, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 68 miles west-northwest. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 73 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Coalton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Coalton the lowest scan from KILN is about 5,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Coalton 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 Coalton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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