Philo, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Philo, Muskingum County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Philo?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 141 days in the Muskingum forecast zone and Muskingum County — the most common reported hazard around Philo, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (39 days) and flooding (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 141 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · 1 death · $40,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 39 | May 2026 | Jun 27, 1998 · $24 million damage |
| Flooding | 22 | Apr 2024 | Sep 17, 2004 · $350,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 21 | Jan 2026 | Jan 13, 1999 · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 13 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2022 | Jan 22, 2005 · $6,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jul 2012 | Jul 3, 2012 · 1 death |
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 Muskingum forecast zone and Muskingum County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Philo get?
A normal year brings about 9.5 inches of snow to Philo, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Roseville weather station 9.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.5 | 4.0 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 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 Philo?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 101 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 Philo | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 101 mi east-northeast | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 106 mi west-southwest | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 107 mi north | 10,700 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 Philo
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 47 tornadoes within 25 miles of Philo, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 10, 1973, which passed about 23 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 5, 2024, which touched down about 25 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 158 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 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 Philo'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.
Philo radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Philo, OH?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 101 miles east-northeast. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Philo?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Philo the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 9,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Philo 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 Philo, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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