Syracuse, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Syracuse, Meigs County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Syracuse?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 75 days in the Meigs forecast zone and Meigs County — the most common reported hazard around Syracuse, mostly in February and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (61 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 75 | Mar 2026 | Feb 6, 2019 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 61 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $2.1 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2015 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 32 | Feb 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 32 | May 2026 | Jun 28, 1998 · 1 death · $3.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 18 | Jul 2011 | — |
| High winds | 12 | Apr 2023 | Mar 9, 2002 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Feb 2003 | Feb 16, 2003 · $2.5 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 Meigs forecast zone and Meigs County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Syracuse get?
A normal year brings about 8.5 inches of snow to Syracuse, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Belleville L&D weather station 14.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (3.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.5 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 3.9 | 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 Syracuse?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 50 miles south-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 Syracuse | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 50 mi south-southeast | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 103 mi west-northwest | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 122 mi southwest | 13,000 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 Syracuse
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 21 tornadoes within 25 miles of Syracuse, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F5 on April 23, 1968, which passed about 18 miles southwest of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on August 12, 2023, which touched down about 20 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 153 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on September 25, 1994.
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 Syracuse'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.
Syracuse radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Syracuse, OH?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 50 miles south-southeast. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Syracuse?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Syracuse the lowest scan from KRLX is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Syracuse 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 Syracuse, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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