Ironton, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ironton, Lawrence County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ironton?
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 Ironton, 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 Ironton get?
A normal year brings about 6.2 inches of snow to Ironton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the S Pt weather station 8.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 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 Ironton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 54 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 Ironton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 54 mi east-southeast | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 74 mi south-southwest | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 87 mi northwest | 7,800 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 Ironton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 34 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ironton, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F5 on April 23, 1968, which passed about 13 miles north-northwest of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2024, which crossed near town.
Hail: 226 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 Ironton'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.
Ironton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ironton, OH?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 54 miles east-southeast. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ironton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ironton the lowest scan from KRLX is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ironton 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 Ironton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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