Waverly, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Waverly, Pike County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Waverly?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 95 days in the Pike forecast zone and Pike County — the most common reported hazard around Waverly, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (44 days) and flooding (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 95 | Jun 2025 | Jul 11, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 43 | Jul 2025 | Feb 7, 2019 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Sep 2024 | Mar 2, 1997 · 1 death · $1.5 million damage |
| High winds | 9 | Mar 2023 | Sep 14, 2008 · $3.3 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | 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 Pike forecast zone and Pike County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Waverly get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Waverly, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Waverly weather station 1 mile away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.0 | 5.0 | 3.5 | 0.9 | 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 Waverly?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 49 miles west-northwest. 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 Waverly | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 49 mi west-northwest | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 88 mi southeast | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 108 mi south | 10,700 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 Waverly
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 50 tornadoes within 25 miles of Waverly, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 23, 1968, which passed about 17 miles south of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 26, 2024, which passed about 19 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 129 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 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 Waverly'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.
Waverly radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Waverly, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 49 miles west-northwest. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Waverly?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Waverly the lowest scan from KILN is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Waverly 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 Waverly, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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