Belle Center, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Belle Center, Logan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Belle Center?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 108 days in the Logan forecast zone and Logan County — the most common reported hazard around Belle Center, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (54 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 108 | Jun 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 · $300,000 damage |
| Flooding | 54 | May 2026 | Jul 7, 2003 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Jan 2026 | Jan 2, 1996 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Jun 2024 | May 17, 2019 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 16 | Feb 2023 | Sep 14, 2008 · $5.4 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | 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 Logan forecast zone and Logan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Belle Center get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Belle Center, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kenton weather station 12.1 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 Belle Center?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 75 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 Belle Center | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 75 mi south | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 117 mi east-northeast | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 118 mi west-northwest | 12,400 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 Belle Center
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 52 tornadoes within 25 miles of Belle Center, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 17 miles west-southwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 19, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 139 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 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 Belle Center'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.
Belle Center radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Belle Center, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 75 miles south. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Belle Center?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Belle Center the lowest scan from KILN is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Belle Center 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 Belle Center, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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