South Zanesville, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for South Zanesville, Muskingum County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits South Zanesville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 141 days in the Muskingum forecast zone and Muskingum County — the most common reported hazard around South Zanesville, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (39 days) and flooding (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 141 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · 1 death · $40,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 39 | May 2026 | Jun 27, 1998 · $24 million damage |
| Flooding | 22 | Apr 2024 | Sep 17, 2004 · $350,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 21 | Jan 2026 | Jan 13, 1999 · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 13 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2022 | Jan 22, 2005 · $6,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jul 2012 | Jul 3, 2012 · 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 Muskingum forecast zone and Muskingum County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does South Zanesville get?
A normal year brings about 9.5 inches of snow to South Zanesville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Roseville weather station 6.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.5 | 4.0 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 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 South Zanesville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 102 miles west-southwest. 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 South Zanesville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 102 mi west-southwest | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 104 mi east-northeast | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 105 mi north | 10,300 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 South Zanesville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 57 tornadoes within 25 miles of South Zanesville, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 23 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on June 5, 2024, which touched down about 18 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 169 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 28, 2002.
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 South Zanesville'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.
South Zanesville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to South Zanesville, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 102 miles west-southwest. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in South Zanesville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over South Zanesville the lowest scan from KILN is about 9,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for South Zanesville 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 South Zanesville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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