Wellston, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wellston, Jackson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wellston?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 85 days in the Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County — the most common reported hazard around Wellston, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (35 days) and flash flooding (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 85 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $1.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2015 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Jun 2026 | May 10, 2011 · $8.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 30 | Feb 2026 | Jan 27, 2014 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 26 | May 2026 | May 10, 2003 · $250,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 18 | Jul 2011 | — |
| High winds | 13 | Mar 2023 | Jan 9, 2008 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Feb 2003 | Feb 16, 2003 · $750,000 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 Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wellston get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Wellston, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jackson 3 Nw weather station 9.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.9 | 3.6 | 7.0 | 5.9 | 3.0 | 0.2 | 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 Wellston?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 71 miles 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 Wellston | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 71 mi southeast | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 72 mi west-northwest | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 114 mi south-southwest | 11,700 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 Wellston
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 29 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wellston, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on April 23, 1968, which passed about 24 miles south-southeast of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 26, 2024, which passed about 5 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 100 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 11, 1980.
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 Wellston'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.
Wellston radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wellston, OH?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 71 miles southeast. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 72 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wellston?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wellston the lowest scan from KRLX is about 5,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wellston 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 Wellston, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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