McConnelsville, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for McConnelsville, Morgan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits McConnelsville?
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 McConnelsville, 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 McConnelsville get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to McConnelsville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mc Connellsville Lk 7 weather station 1 mile away. 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 McConnelsville?
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 McConnelsville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 93 mi south | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 105 mi northeast | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 107 mi west | 10,600 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 McConnelsville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 27 tornadoes within 25 miles of McConnelsville, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and September. The strongest was an F2 on March 10, 1986, which passed about 21 miles north of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2024, which touched down about 15 miles north of town.
Hail: 162 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 McConnelsville'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.
McConnelsville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to McConnelsville, OH?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 93 miles south. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in McConnelsville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over McConnelsville the lowest scan from KRLX is about 8,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for McConnelsville 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 McConnelsville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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