Williamsport, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Williamsport, Pickaway County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Williamsport?
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 Williamsport, 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 Williamsport get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Williamsport, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Circleville weather station 9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 2.0 | 6.7 | 4.6 | 1.5 | 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 Williamsport?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 39 miles west-southwest. 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 Williamsport | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 39 mi west-southwest | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 116 mi southeast | 12,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 138 mi south | 15,900 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 Williamsport
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 81 tornadoes within 25 miles of Williamsport, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and October. The strongest was an F3 on October 13, 1999, which passed about 6 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 22 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 179 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 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 Williamsport'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.
Williamsport radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Williamsport, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 39 miles west-southwest. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Williamsport?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Williamsport the lowest scan from KILN is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Williamsport 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 Williamsport, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- South Bloomfield, OH radar 12 mi
- Mount Sterling, OH radar 12 mi
- Frankfort, OH radar 13 mi
- Ashville, OH radar 13 mi
- Kingston, OH radar 13 mi
- Commercial Point, OH radar 15 mi
- Washington Court House, OH radar 17 mi
- Chillicothe, OH radar 18 mi
- Grove City, OH radar 21 mi