Murray City, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Murray City, Hocking County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Murray City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 102 days in the Hocking forecast zone and Hocking County — the most common reported hazard around Murray City, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (52 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (47 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 102 | Jul 2025 | Mar 1, 2017 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 52 | May 2026 | Mar 2, 1997 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Jul 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 · 1 death |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2021 | Sep 14, 2008 · $3.4 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Hocking forecast zone and Hocking County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Murray City get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Murray City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Nelsonville weather station 4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.2 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 2.0 | 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 Murray City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 86 miles south-southeast. 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 Murray City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 86 mi south-southeast | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 88 mi west | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 125 mi northeast | 13,600 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 Murray City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 26 tornadoes within 25 miles of Murray City, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and June. The strongest was an EF2 on September 16, 2010, which passed about 8 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 25, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles west of town.
Hail: 134 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 28, 2002.
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 Murray City'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.
Murray City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Murray City, OH?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 86 miles south-southeast. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Murray City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Murray City the lowest scan from KRLX is about 7,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Murray City 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 Murray City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Nelsonville, OH radar 4 mi
- Glouster, OH radar 5 mi
- Logan, OH radar 13 mi
- Athens, OH radar 13 mi
- New Lexington, OH radar 15 mi
- Crooksville, OH radar 18 mi
- Bremen, OH radar 19 mi
- Albany, OH radar 20 mi
- McConnelsville, OH radar 20 mi
- Roseville, OH radar 21 mi