Lowell, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lowell, Washington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lowell?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 105 days in the Washington forecast zone and Washington County — the most common reported hazard around Lowell, mostly in April and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (96 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 105 | May 2026 | Apr 3, 2024 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 96 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $3.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2015 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 33 | Apr 2026 | Jun 27, 1998 · 1 death · $10 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 30 | Feb 2026 | Jan 6, 2014 · $115,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 19 | Jun 2018 | Jun 19, 2018 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 13 | Apr 2023 | Dec 11, 2000 · $75,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Jul 2017 | Jun 4, 2002 · $100,000 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 Washington forecast zone and Washington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lowell get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Lowell, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Beverly Stp weather station 6.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.2 | 7.1 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 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 Lowell?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 85 miles south. 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 Lowell | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 85 mi south | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 97 mi northeast | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 124 mi west | 13,300 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 Lowell
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 21 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lowell, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F2 on June 27, 1998, which touched down about 20 miles north-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 9, 2024, which passed about 19 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 151 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on February 27, 2023.
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 Lowell'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.
Lowell radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lowell, OH?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 85 miles south. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lowell?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lowell the lowest scan from KRLX is about 7,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lowell 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 Lowell, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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