Gallipolis, OH Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Gallipolis, Gallia County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Gallipolis?

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 Gallipolis, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (57 days) and flash flooding (41 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds83Jun 2026Jun 29, 2012 · $2.5 million damage
Flooding57May 2025Mar 2, 1997 · 1 death · $500,000 damage
Flash flooding41May 2026Jul 14, 2015 · $1.0 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms34Jan 2026Feb 3, 1998 · $50,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill29Feb 2026Jan 6, 2014 · $100,000 damage
Excessive heat19Jul 2011—
High winds13Apr 2023Mar 25, 2023 · $30,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet1Feb 2003Feb 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.

Which radars cover Gallipolis?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 43 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over GallipolisView
KRLX
Charleston, WV		43 mi southeast2,900 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KILN
Wilmington, OH		97 mi west-northwest9,100 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KJKL
Jackson, KY		105 mi southwest10,300 ftLimited — 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 Gallipolis

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 26 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gallipolis, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F5 on April 23, 1968, which crossed near town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles southwest of town.

Hail: 149 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 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 Gallipolis'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.

Gallipolis radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Gallipolis, OH?

KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 43 miles southeast. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Gallipolis?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gallipolis the lowest scan from KRLX is about 2,900 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Gallipolis 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 Gallipolis, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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