Scio, OH Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Scio, Harrison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Scio?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 106 days in the Harrison forecast zone and Harrison County — the most common reported hazard around Scio, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (29 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (22 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds106Jun 2026Nov 15, 2020 · 2 deaths
Flash flooding29May 2026Mar 20, 2020 · 2 deaths · $100,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms22Jan 2026Jan 13, 1999 · $20,000 damage
High winds12Mar 2021Sep 14, 2008 · $500,000 damage
Flooding12Feb 2022Sep 17, 2004 · $605,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet6Feb 2022Jan 22, 2005 · $2,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill6Jan 2026—

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 Harrison forecast zone and Harrison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Scio get?

A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Scio, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cadiz weather station 10.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.9 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.11.35.27.95.85.10.40.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Scio?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 47 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over ScioView
KPBZ
Pittsburgh, PA		47 mi east-northeast3,200 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KCLE
Cleveland, OH		81 mi north-northwest7,000 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KRLX
Charleston, WV		148 mi south-southwest17,800 ftLimited — 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 Scio

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 40 tornadoes within 25 miles of Scio, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 8, 1969, which touched down about 9 miles southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on May 17, 2024, which touched down about 7 miles northwest of town.

Hail: 200 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 21, 1983.

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 Scio'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.

Scio radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Scio, OH?

KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 47 miles east-northeast. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Scio?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Scio the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 3,200 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Scio 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 Scio, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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