Rarden, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rarden, Scioto County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rarden?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 160 days in the Scioto forecast zone and Scioto County — the most common reported hazard around Rarden, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (58 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 160 | Jun 2026 | Mar 23, 2011 · 1 death · $1,000 damage |
| Flooding | 58 | Feb 2025 | Feb 20, 2000 · 2 deaths · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 53 | Feb 2026 | Feb 16, 2003 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 52 | May 2026 | Jul 21, 2010 · 1 death · $300,000 damage |
| High winds | 11 | Dec 2019 | Sep 14, 2008 · $9.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | 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 Scioto forecast zone and Scioto County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rarden get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to Rarden, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the W Union 6 Ene weather station 13.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 3.1 | 6.9 | 6.6 | 3.0 | 0.2 | 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 Rarden?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 46 miles 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 Rarden | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 46 mi northwest | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 92 mi south | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 92 mi east-southeast | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Rarden
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 56 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rarden, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 23, 1968, which passed about 6 miles south of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2024, which passed about 16 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 111 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 5, 1996.
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 Rarden'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.
Rarden radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rarden, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 46 miles northwest. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rarden?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rarden the lowest scan from KILN is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rarden 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 Rarden, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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