Salesville, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Salesville, Guernsey County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Salesville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 119 days in the Guernsey forecast zone and Guernsey County — the most common reported hazard around Salesville, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (34 days) and flash flooding (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 119 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 34 | Apr 2024 | Jan 4, 2004 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Apr 2024 | Jun 27, 1998 · $19 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 19 | Jan 2026 | Jan 13, 1999 · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Feb 2019 | Sep 14, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2022 | Jan 22, 2005 · $2,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Debris flows | 1 | Feb 2020 | — |
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 Guernsey forecast zone and Guernsey County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Salesville get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Salesville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cambridge weather station 13.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 3.0 | 5.5 | 5.3 | 3.1 | 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 Salesville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 70 miles east-northeast. 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 Salesville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 70 mi east-northeast | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 103 mi north-northwest | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 117 mi south | 12,200 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 Salesville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 27 tornadoes within 25 miles of Salesville, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on May 8, 1969, which touched down about 24 miles north-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2024, which touched down about 21 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 156 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on May 25, 2019.
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 Salesville'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.
Salesville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Salesville, OH?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 70 miles east-northeast. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Salesville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Salesville the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Salesville 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 Salesville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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