Piketon, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Piketon, Pike County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Piketon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 95 days in the Pike forecast zone and Pike County — the most common reported hazard around Piketon, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (44 days) and flooding (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 95 | Jun 2025 | Jul 11, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 43 | Jul 2025 | Feb 7, 2019 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Sep 2024 | Mar 2, 1997 · 1 death · $1.5 million damage |
| High winds | 9 | Mar 2023 | Sep 14, 2008 · $3.3 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | 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 Pike forecast zone and Pike County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Piketon get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Piketon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Waverly weather station 3.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.0 | 5.0 | 3.5 | 0.9 | 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 Piketon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 50 miles west-northwest. 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 Piketon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 50 mi west-northwest | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 86 mi southeast | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 103 mi south | 10,100 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 Piketon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 49 tornadoes within 25 miles of Piketon, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 23, 1968, which passed about 13 miles south of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 26, 2024, which passed about 18 miles east of town.
Hail: 134 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on May 1, 2012.
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 Piketon'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.
Piketon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Piketon, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 50 miles west-northwest. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Piketon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Piketon the lowest scan from KILN is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Piketon 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 Piketon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Jackson, OH radar 19 mi
- Chillicothe, OH radar 19 mi
- Portsmouth, OH radar 22 mi
- New Boston, OH radar 22 mi
- Peebles, OH radar 24 mi
- Wellston, OH radar 25 mi
- Frankfort, OH radar 26 mi
- Oak Hill, OH radar 26 mi
- Kingston, OH radar 28 mi