Rio Grande, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rio Grande, Gallia County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rio Grande?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 83 days in the Gallia forecast zone and Gallia County — the most common reported hazard around Rio Grande, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (57 days) and flash flooding (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 83 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $2.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 57 | May 2025 | Mar 2, 1997 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 41 | May 2026 | Jul 14, 2015 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Feb 3, 1998 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 29 | Feb 2026 | Jan 6, 2014 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 19 | Jul 2011 | — |
| High winds | 13 | Apr 2023 | Mar 25, 2023 · $30,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Feb 2003 | Feb 16, 2003 · $2.0 million 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 Gallia forecast zone and Gallia County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rio Grande get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Rio Grande, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Waterloo weather station 13.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 2.0 | 5.0 | 3.9 | 2.2 | 0.1 | 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 Rio Grande?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 53 miles southeast. 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 Rio Grande | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 53 mi southeast | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 86 mi west-northwest | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 102 mi south-southwest | 10,000 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 Rio Grande
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 25 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rio Grande, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F5 on April 23, 1968, which passed about 6 miles south-southeast of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 26, 2024, which passed about 17 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 151 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 14, 2025.
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 Rio Grande'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.
Rio Grande radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rio Grande, OH?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 53 miles southeast. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rio Grande?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rio Grande the lowest scan from KRLX is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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