Sardis, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sardis, Monroe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sardis?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 76 days in the Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County — the most common reported hazard around Sardis, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (37 days) and flooding (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 76 | Jun 2026 | Mar 25, 1996 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 37 | Apr 2024 | Jul 19, 1996 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 23 | Apr 2024 | Sep 17, 2004 · $310,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 19 | Mar 2022 | Jan 13, 1999 · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Feb 2019 | Feb 12, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2022 | Jan 22, 2005 · $6,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Feb 2008 | Feb 5, 2008 · 1 death |
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 Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sardis get?
A normal year brings about 27 inches of snow to Sardis, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Middlebourne 3 Ese weather station 11.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 3.9 | 11.0 | 7.7 | 4.1 | 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 Sardis?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 72 miles north-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 Sardis | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 72 mi north-northeast | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 101 mi south-southwest | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 133 mi north-northwest | 15,000 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 Sardis
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 13 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sardis, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F3 on October 1, 1986, which touched down about 24 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF2 on February 28, 2024, which passed about 16 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 104 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 21, 1976.
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 Sardis'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.
Sardis radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sardis, OH?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 72 miles north-northeast. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sardis?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sardis the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Sardis 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 Sardis, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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