Martins Ferry, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Martins Ferry, Belmont County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Martins Ferry?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 120 days in the Belmont forecast zone and Belmont County — the most common reported hazard around Martins Ferry, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (64 days) and flooding (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 120 | Jun 2026 | Jul 20, 2008 · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 64 | Jun 2025 | Jun 28, 1998 · 1 death · $10 million damage |
| Flooding | 38 | Apr 2024 | Sep 17, 2004 · 1 death · $13 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Jan 13, 1999 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 15 | Mar 2026 | Feb 12, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2022 | Jan 22, 2005 · $2,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | May 2010 | May 31, 2010 · 1 death |
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 Belmont forecast zone and Belmont County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Martins Ferry get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Martins Ferry, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pike Island(Lock & Dam) weather station 3.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.6 | 5.3 | 4.4 | 2.6 | 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 Martins Ferry?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 40 miles northeast. 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 Martins Ferry | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 40 mi northeast | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 108 mi north-northwest | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 135 mi south-southwest | 15,300 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 Martins Ferry
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 31 tornadoes within 25 miles of Martins Ferry, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and October. The strongest was an F2 on April 27, 1954, which touched down about 11 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 21, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 197 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 12, 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 Martins Ferry'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.
Martins Ferry radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Martins Ferry, OH?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 40 miles northeast. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Martins Ferry?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Martins Ferry the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Martins Ferry 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 Martins Ferry, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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