Pancoastburg, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pancoastburg, Fayette County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pancoastburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 106 days in the Fayette forecast zone and Fayette County — the most common reported hazard around Pancoastburg, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (46 days) and flooding (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 106 | Jun 2026 | Mar 14, 2019 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 23 | Mar 2026 | Jan 5, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Mar 2026 | May 11, 2011 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 15 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · $3.3 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Dec 2022 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 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 Fayette forecast zone and Fayette County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pancoastburg get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to Pancoastburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Washington Court House weather station 10.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.7 | 2.7 | 7.9 | 3.7 | 2.8 | 0.3 | 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 Pancoastburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 33 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 Pancoastburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 33 mi west-southwest | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 123 mi southeast | 13,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 141 mi south | 16,300 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 Pancoastburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 84 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pancoastburg, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and October. The strongest was an F3 on October 13, 1999, which passed about 14 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 16 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 174 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 4, 2025.
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 Pancoastburg'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.
Pancoastburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pancoastburg, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 33 miles west-southwest. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 123 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pancoastburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pancoastburg the lowest scan from KILN is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pancoastburg 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 Pancoastburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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