Atwater, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Atwater, Portage County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Atwater?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 154 days in the Portage forecast zone and Portage County — the most common reported hazard around Atwater, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (61 days) and high winds (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 154 | Apr 2026 | Nov 5, 2017 · $3.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 61 | Nov 2025 | Dec 22, 2004 · $1.2 million damage |
| High winds | 41 | Dec 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jul 2025 | Jul 21, 2003 · $20 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Dec 2022 | Apr 29, 2012 · $150,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Feb 2022 | Jan 1, 2005 · $400,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Apr 2000 | Aug 16, 1997 · $95,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Mar 2013 | Jan 5, 2005 · $500,000 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 Portage forecast zone and Portage County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Atwater get?
A normal year brings about 45 inches of snow to Atwater, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ravenna 2 S weather station 9.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (14.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 2.1 | 9.3 | 14.4 | 11.0 | 7.3 | 0.9 | 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 Atwater?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 45 miles northwest. 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 Atwater | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 45 mi northwest | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 60 mi southeast | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCCX State College, PA | 165 mi east | 21,100 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 Atwater
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 67 tornadoes within 25 miles of Atwater, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and April. The strongest was an F5 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 12 miles north of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 11, 2024, which touched down about 12 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 356 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 8, 2007.
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 Atwater'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.
Atwater radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Atwater, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 45 miles northwest. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 60 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Atwater?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Atwater the lowest scan from KCLE is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Atwater 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 Atwater, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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