Tarlton, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tarlton, Pickaway County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tarlton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 91 days in the Pickaway forecast zone and Pickaway County — the most common reported hazard around Tarlton, mostly in June and August. Next come flooding (52 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 91 | Mar 2026 | Jul 27, 1997 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 52 | Mar 2026 | Jan 23, 1996 · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jul 2025 | Jun 29, 1998 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2021 | Sep 14, 2008 · $6.3 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Dec 2022 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 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 Pickaway forecast zone and Pickaway County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Tarlton get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Tarlton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Laurelville weather station 6.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.8 | 6.8 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 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 Tarlton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 56 miles west. 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 Tarlton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 56 mi west | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 103 mi southeast | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 137 mi north-northeast | 15,700 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 Tarlton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 66 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tarlton, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and May. The strongest was an F3 on October 13, 1999, which passed about 11 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on March 30, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 167 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on May 1, 2012.
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 Tarlton'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.
Tarlton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tarlton, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 56 miles west. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tarlton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tarlton the lowest scan from KILN is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Tarlton 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 Tarlton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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