Wilkesville, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wilkesville, Vinton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wilkesville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 82 days in the Vinton forecast zone and Vinton County — the most common reported hazard around Wilkesville, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (48 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 82 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 48 | Jun 2026 | Sep 17, 2004 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2015 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 39 | Jun 2026 | May 10, 2011 · $2.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 30 | Feb 2026 | Jan 27, 2014 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 18 | Jul 2011 | — |
| High winds | 14 | Apr 2023 | Mar 9, 2002 · $5,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 1999 | — |
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 Vinton forecast zone and Vinton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wilkesville get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Wilkesville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Salem Ctr 2 E weather station 2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 2.8 | 5.4 | 4.0 | 2.1 | 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 Wilkesville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 62 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 Wilkesville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 62 mi south-southeast | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 83 mi west-northwest | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 116 mi south-southwest | 12,000 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 Wilkesville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 30 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wilkesville, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F5 on April 23, 1968, which passed about 19 miles south-southeast of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 26, 2024, which passed about 15 miles west of town.
Hail: 147 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 23, 1968.
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 Wilkesville'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.
Wilkesville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wilkesville, OH?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 62 miles south-southeast. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wilkesville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wilkesville the lowest scan from KRLX is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wilkesville 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 Wilkesville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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