Alger, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Alger, Hardin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Alger?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 75 days in the Hardin forecast zone and Hardin County — the most common reported hazard around Alger, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (38 days) and flooding (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 75 | Mar 2026 | Nov 17, 2013 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2026 | Jan 2, 1996 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 30 | May 2026 | Jan 5, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 13 | Mar 2026 | Mar 9, 2002 · 1 death · $35,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | May 2020 | Jun 13, 2000 · $20,000 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 Hardin forecast zone and Hardin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Alger get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Alger, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kenton weather station 13.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.7 | 3.5 | 9.3 | 7.4 | 4.5 | 0.3 | 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 Alger?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 89 miles south. 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 Alger | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 89 mi south | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 107 mi west-northwest | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 114 mi east-northeast | 11,800 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 Alger
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 67 tornadoes within 25 miles of Alger, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 12 miles north-northwest of town and caused 13 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 19, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 159 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 March 14, 2024.
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 Alger'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.
Alger radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Alger, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 89 miles south. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Alger?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Alger the lowest scan from KILN is about 8,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Alger 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 Alger, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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