Matamoras (New Matamoras), OH Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Matamoras (New Matamoras), Washington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Matamoras (New Matamoras)?

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 Matamoras (New Matamoras), mostly in April and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (96 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (42 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Flooding105May 2026Apr 3, 2024 · 1 death
Damaging thunderstorm winds96Jun 2026Jun 29, 2012 · $3.0 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms42Jan 2026Mar 4, 2015 · $25,000 damage
Flash flooding33Apr 2026Jun 27, 1998 · 1 death · $10 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill30Feb 2026Jan 6, 2014 · $115,000 damage
Excessive heat19Jun 2018Jun 19, 2018 · $20,000 damage
High winds13Apr 2023Dec 11, 2000 · $75,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage6Jul 2017Jun 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 Matamoras (New Matamoras) get?

A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Matamoras (New Matamoras), based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Newport weather station 11.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.9 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.00.33.68.97.03.90.10.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Matamoras (New Matamoras)?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 83 miles north-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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over Matamoras (New Matamoras)View
KPBZ
Pittsburgh, PA		83 mi north-northeast7,300 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KRLX
Charleston, WV		90 mi south-southwest8,300 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KCLE
Cleveland, OH		137 mi north-northwest15,800 ftLimited — 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 Matamoras (New Matamoras)

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 15 tornadoes within 25 miles of Matamoras (New Matamoras), 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F3 on October 1, 1986, which touched down about 22 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 9, 2024, which passed about 22 miles southwest of town.

Hail: 128 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 9, 2015.

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 Matamoras (New Matamoras)'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.

Matamoras (New Matamoras) radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Matamoras (New Matamoras), OH?

KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 83 miles north-northeast. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Matamoras (New Matamoras)?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Matamoras (New Matamoras) the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 7,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.

Is TALON's radar for Matamoras (New Matamoras) 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 Matamoras (New Matamoras), follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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