Old Washington, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Old Washington, Guernsey County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Old Washington?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 119 days in the Guernsey forecast zone and Guernsey County — the most common reported hazard around Old Washington, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (34 days) and flash flooding (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 119 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 34 | Apr 2024 | Jan 4, 2004 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Apr 2024 | Jun 27, 1998 · $19 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 19 | Jan 2026 | Jan 13, 1999 · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Feb 2019 | Sep 14, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2022 | Jan 22, 2005 · $2,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Debris flows | 1 | Feb 2020 | — |
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 Guernsey forecast zone and Guernsey County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Old Washington get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Old Washington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cambridge weather station 7.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 3.0 | 5.5 | 5.3 | 3.1 | 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 Old Washington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 73 miles east-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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Old Washington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 73 mi east-northeast | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 98 mi north-northwest | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 120 mi south | 12,800 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 Old Washington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 32 tornadoes within 25 miles of Old Washington, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 8, 1969, which touched down about 22 miles northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2024, which passed about 22 miles west of town.
Hail: 149 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 16, 2022.
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 Old Washington'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.
Old Washington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Old Washington, OH?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 73 miles east-northeast. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Old Washington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Old Washington the lowest scan from KPBZ 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 Old Washington 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 Old Washington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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