New Lexington, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for New Lexington, Perry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits New Lexington?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 105 days in the Perry forecast zone and Perry County — the most common reported hazard around New Lexington, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (42 days) and flash flooding (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 105 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · 1 death · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Jan 2026 | Feb 13, 2007 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | May 2026 | Jun 28, 1998 · $2.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 33 | Feb 2026 | Jan 27, 2014 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 23 | May 2026 | Sep 8, 2004 · $2.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 18 | Jul 2011 | — |
| High winds | 15 | Apr 2023 | Mar 9, 2002 · $15,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2005 | 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 Perry forecast zone and Perry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does New Lexington get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to New Lexington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the New Lexington 2 Nw weather station 1.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 3.0 | 8.6 | 5.3 | 2.8 | 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 New Lexington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 88 miles west-southwest. 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 New Lexington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 88 mi west-southwest | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 101 mi south-southeast | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 119 mi north | 12,500 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 New Lexington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 48 tornadoes within 25 miles of New Lexington, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 10, 1973, which passed about 15 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 25, 2024, which touched down about 25 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 182 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 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 New Lexington'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.
New Lexington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to New Lexington, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 88 miles west-southwest. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in New Lexington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over New Lexington the lowest scan from KILN is about 8,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for New Lexington 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 New Lexington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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