Pickerington, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pickerington, Fairfield County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pickerington?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 148 days in the Fairfield forecast zone and Fairfield County — the most common reported hazard around Pickerington, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (50 days) and flooding (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 148 | Jun 2026 | Apr 20, 2011 · $60,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 50 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 41 | May 2026 | Jan 5, 2005 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jul 2025 | Jan 21, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 13 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · 1 death · $17 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2011 | — |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| 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 Fairfield forecast zone and Fairfield County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pickerington get?
A normal year brings about 28 inches of snow to Pickerington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Columbus Port Columbus Intl Ap weather station 9.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.2 | 5.1 | 9.5 | 7.6 | 4.1 | 0.5 | 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 Pickerington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 65 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 Pickerington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 65 mi west-southwest | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 116 mi north-northeast | 12,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 122 mi south-southeast | 13,100 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 Pickerington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 105 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pickerington, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 20 miles north of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on March 30, 2025, which touched down about 9 miles west of town.
Hail: 293 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 10, 1984.
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 Pickerington'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.
Pickerington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pickerington, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 65 miles west-southwest. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pickerington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pickerington the lowest scan from KILN is about 5,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pickerington 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 Pickerington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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