Laurelville, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Laurelville, Hocking County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Laurelville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 102 days in the Hocking forecast zone and Hocking County — the most common reported hazard around Laurelville, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (52 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (47 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 102 | Jul 2025 | Mar 1, 2017 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 52 | May 2026 | Mar 2, 1997 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Jul 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 · 1 death |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2021 | Sep 14, 2008 · $3.4 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Hocking forecast zone and Hocking County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Laurelville get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Laurelville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Laurelville weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (6.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.8 | 6.8 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 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 Laurelville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 58 miles west. 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 Laurelville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 58 mi west | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 97 mi southeast | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 134 mi south-southwest | 15,100 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 Laurelville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 53 tornadoes within 25 miles of Laurelville, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on October 13, 1999, which passed about 15 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 25, 2024, which touched down about 6 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 139 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on May 1, 2012.
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 Laurelville'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.
Laurelville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Laurelville, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 58 miles west. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Laurelville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Laurelville the lowest scan from KILN is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Laurelville 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 Laurelville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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