McArthur, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for McArthur, Vinton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits McArthur?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 82 days in the Vinton forecast zone and Vinton County — the most common reported hazard around McArthur, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (48 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 82 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 48 | Jun 2026 | Sep 17, 2004 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2015 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 39 | Jun 2026 | May 10, 2011 · $2.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 30 | Feb 2026 | Jan 27, 2014 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 18 | Jul 2011 | — |
| High winds | 14 | Apr 2023 | Mar 9, 2002 · $5,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 1999 | — |
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 Vinton forecast zone and Vinton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does McArthur get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to McArthur, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mc Arthur weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (7.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.9 | 3.8 | 7.9 | 6.6 | 4.0 | 0.2 | 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 McArthur?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 73 miles west. 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 McArthur | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 73 mi west | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 76 mi south-southeast | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 123 mi south-southwest | 13,200 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 McArthur
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 33 tornadoes within 25 miles of McArthur, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF2 on September 16, 2010, which passed about 16 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 25, 2024, which touched down about 19 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 112 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 26, 2019.
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 McArthur'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.
McArthur radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to McArthur, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 73 miles west. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in McArthur?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over McArthur the lowest scan from KILN is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for McArthur 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 McArthur, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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