Malta, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Malta, Morgan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Malta?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 73 days in the Morgan forecast zone and Morgan County — the most common reported hazard around Malta, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (43 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | May 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2015 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 30 | Feb 2026 | Jan 27, 2014 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 28 | Apr 2025 | May 2, 2010 · 2 deaths · $15,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 18 | Jul 2011 | — |
| Flash flooding | 15 | May 2026 | Jun 28, 1998 · $400,000 damage |
| High winds | 14 | Apr 2023 | Mar 9, 2002 · $5,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2022 | Jan 2, 1996 · $5,000 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 Morgan forecast zone and Morgan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Malta get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Malta, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mc Connellsville Lk 7 weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (7.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 3.6 | 7.7 | 5.2 | 2.5 | 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 Malta?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 93 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 Malta | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 93 mi south | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 106 mi west | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 106 mi northeast | 10,500 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 Malta
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 29 tornadoes within 25 miles of Malta, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and September. The strongest was an F2 on March 10, 1986, which passed about 22 miles north of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2024, which touched down about 16 miles north of town.
Hail: 159 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 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 Malta'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.
Malta radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Malta, OH?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 93 miles south. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Malta?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Malta the lowest scan from KRLX is about 8,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Malta 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 Malta, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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