Pekin, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pekin, Carroll County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pekin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 132 days in the Carroll forecast zone and Carroll County — the most common reported hazard around Pekin, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (35 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 132 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 35 | Jun 2025 | Apr 9, 2015 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Jan 13, 1999 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 17 | Jul 2015 | Sep 8, 2004 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 15 | Mar 2021 | Sep 14, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2011 | Jan 22, 2005 · $2,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Sep 2006 | — |
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 Carroll forecast zone and Carroll County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pekin get?
A normal year brings about 32 inches of snow to Pekin, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Louisville weather station 10.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.7 | 6.7 | 10.5 | 7.6 | 4.9 | 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 Pekin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 49 miles east-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 Pekin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 49 mi east-southeast | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 61 mi northwest | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCCX State College, PA | 164 mi east | 21,000 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 Pekin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 59 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pekin, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on October 12, 1978, which passed about 12 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 5, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles west of town.
Hail: 247 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 2, 1998.
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 Pekin'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.
Pekin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pekin, OH?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 49 miles east-southeast. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 61 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pekin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pekin the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pekin 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 Pekin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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