Richmond Dale, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Richmond Dale, Ross County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Richmond Dale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 128 days in the Ross forecast zone and Ross County — the most common reported hazard around Richmond Dale, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (55 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (54 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 128 | Jun 2026 | May 11, 2014 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 55 | Jul 2025 | Mar 1, 2018 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 54 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jun 2026 | May 4, 1996 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 14 | Sep 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $8.9 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jun 2005 | Jun 12, 1996 · 1 death · $50,000 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 Ross forecast zone and Ross County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Richmond Dale get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Richmond Dale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jackson 3 Nw weather station 10.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.9 | 3.6 | 7.0 | 5.9 | 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 Richmond Dale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 56 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 Richmond Dale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 56 mi west-northwest | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 85 mi southeast | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 115 mi south-southwest | 11,900 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 Richmond Dale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 51 tornadoes within 25 miles of Richmond Dale, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 23, 1968, which passed about 23 miles south-southwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on September 25, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 119 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 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 Richmond Dale'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.
Richmond Dale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Richmond Dale, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 56 miles west-northwest. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Richmond Dale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Richmond Dale the lowest scan from KILN is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Richmond Dale 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 Richmond Dale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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