Ashley, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ashley, Delaware County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ashley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 127 days in the Delaware forecast zone and Delaware County — the most common reported hazard around Ashley, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (37 days) and flooding (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 127 | Jun 2026 | May 18, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 37 | May 2026 | Jan 5, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | May 2020 | Jun 15, 2004 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 14 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · 1 death · $18 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2011 | — |
| 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 Delaware forecast zone and Delaware County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ashley get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Ashley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Prospect weather station 14 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 1.1 | 5.4 | 8.6 | 6.2 | 4.1 | 0.6 | 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 Ashley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 83 miles 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 Ashley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 83 mi southwest | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 90 mi northeast | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 144 mi east | 17,000 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 Ashley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 80 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ashley, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 13, 1981, which passed about 7 miles north-northeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 5, 2024, which touched down about 10 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 211 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 10, 1984.
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 Ashley'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.
Ashley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ashley, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 83 miles southwest. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ashley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ashley the lowest scan from KILN is about 7,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ashley 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 Ashley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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