Harrisville, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Harrisville, Harrison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Harrisville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 106 days in the Harrison forecast zone and Harrison County — the most common reported hazard around Harrisville, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (29 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 106 | Jun 2026 | Nov 15, 2020 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 29 | May 2026 | Mar 20, 2020 · 2 deaths · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Jan 13, 1999 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2021 | Sep 14, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Feb 2022 | Sep 17, 2004 · $605,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2022 | Jan 22, 2005 · $2,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | — |
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 Harrison forecast zone and Harrison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Harrisville get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Harrisville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cadiz weather station 8.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.3 | 5.2 | 7.9 | 5.8 | 5.1 | 0.4 | 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 Harrisville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 43 miles 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Harrisville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 43 mi northeast | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 99 mi north-northwest | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 137 mi south-southwest | 15,700 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 Harrisville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 24 tornadoes within 25 miles of Harrisville, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 8, 1969, which touched down about 18 miles west-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on August 12, 2023, which touched down about 5 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 203 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on May 2, 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 Harrisville'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.
Harrisville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Harrisville, OH?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 43 miles northeast. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Harrisville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Harrisville the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Harrisville 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 Harrisville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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