Hannibal, OH Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Hannibal, Monroe 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 Hannibal?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 76 days in the Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County — the most common reported hazard around Hannibal, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (37 days) and flooding (23 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds76Jun 2026Mar 25, 1996 · $100,000 damage
Flash flooding37Apr 2024Jul 19, 1996 · 1 death
Flooding23Apr 2024Sep 17, 2004 · $310,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms19Mar 2022Jan 13, 1999 · $5,000 damage
High winds8Feb 2019Feb 12, 2009 · $100,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill5Jan 2025—
Ice storms & sleet3Feb 2022Jan 22, 2005 · $6,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage1Feb 2008Feb 5, 2008 · 1 death

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 Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Hannibal get?

A normal year brings about 27 inches of snow to Hannibal, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Middlebourne 3 Ese weather station 14 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.0 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
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Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Hannibal?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 69 miles north-northeast. 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 HannibalView
KPBZ
Pittsburgh, PA		69 mi north-northeast5,500 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KRLX
Charleston, WV		105 mi south-southwest10,300 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KCLE
Cleveland, OH		131 mi north-northwest14,600 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 Hannibal

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 10 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hannibal, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF2 on February 28, 2024, which passed about 15 miles northwest of town.

Hail: 102 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 21, 1976.

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 Hannibal'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.

Hannibal radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Hannibal, OH?

KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 69 miles north-northeast. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Hannibal?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hannibal the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 5,500 ft up.

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

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