Woodsfield, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Woodsfield, Monroe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Woodsfield?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 76 days in the Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County — the most common reported hazard around Woodsfield, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (37 days) and flooding (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 76 | Jun 2026 | Mar 25, 1996 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 37 | Apr 2024 | Jul 19, 1996 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 23 | Apr 2024 | Sep 17, 2004 · $310,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 19 | Mar 2022 | Jan 13, 1999 · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Feb 2019 | Feb 12, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2022 | Jan 22, 2005 · $6,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Feb 2008 | Feb 5, 2008 · 1 death |
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 Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Woodsfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 71 miles northeast. 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 Woodsfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 71 mi northeast | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 105 mi south-southwest | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 121 mi north-northwest | 12,800 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 Woodsfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 17 tornadoes within 25 miles of Woodsfield, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on June 27, 1998, which touched down about 14 miles west of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF2 on February 28, 2024, which passed about 4 miles north of town.
Hail: 130 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 21, 1976.
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 Woodsfield'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.
Woodsfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Woodsfield, OH?
KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA), about 71 miles northeast. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Woodsfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Woodsfield the lowest scan from KPBZ is about 5,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Woodsfield 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 Woodsfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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