Hanging Rock, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hanging Rock, Lawrence County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hanging Rock?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 101 days in the Lawrence forecast zone and Lawrence County — the most common reported hazard around Hanging Rock, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (52 days) and flash flooding (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 101 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 52 | May 2025 | Apr 21, 2002 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 43 | May 2026 | May 10, 2011 · $8.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Feb 3, 1998 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 30 | Feb 2026 | Feb 18, 2015 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 19 | Jul 2011 | — |
| High winds | 11 | Apr 2023 | Mar 9, 2002 · $5,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jun 2011 | Jun 21, 2011 · $25,000 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 Lawrence forecast zone and Lawrence County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hanging Rock get?
A normal year brings about 6.6 inches of snow to Hanging Rock, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Greenup Locks & Dam weather station 9.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 3.7 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 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 Hanging Rock?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 57 miles east-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 Hanging Rock | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 57 mi east-southeast | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 74 mi south-southwest | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 84 mi northwest | 7,300 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 Hanging Rock
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 33 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hanging Rock, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F5 on April 23, 1968, which passed about 10 miles north-northwest of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2024, which crossed near town.
Hail: 222 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 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 Hanging Rock'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.
Hanging Rock radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hanging Rock, OH?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 57 miles east-southeast. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hanging Rock?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hanging Rock the lowest scan from KRLX is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hanging Rock 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 Hanging Rock, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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