Lithopolis, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lithopolis, Fairfield County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lithopolis?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 148 days in the Fairfield forecast zone and Fairfield County — the most common reported hazard around Lithopolis, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (50 days) and flooding (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 148 | Jun 2026 | Apr 20, 2011 · $60,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 50 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 41 | May 2026 | Jan 5, 2005 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jul 2025 | Jan 21, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 13 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · 1 death · $17 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2011 | — |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Dec 2022 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 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 Fairfield forecast zone and Fairfield County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lithopolis get?
A normal year brings about 28 inches of snow to Lithopolis, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Columbus Port Columbus Intl Ap weather station 12.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.2 | 5.1 | 9.5 | 7.6 | 4.1 | 0.5 | 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 Lithopolis?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 60 miles west-southwest. 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 Lithopolis | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 60 mi west-southwest | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 119 mi south-southeast | 12,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 121 mi north-northeast | 13,000 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 Lithopolis
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 104 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lithopolis, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 10, 1973, which passed about 14 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on March 30, 2025, which touched down about 8 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 268 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 10, 1984.
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 Lithopolis'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.
Lithopolis radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lithopolis, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 60 miles west-southwest. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lithopolis?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lithopolis the lowest scan from KILN is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lithopolis 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 Lithopolis, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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