Buckeye Lake, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Buckeye Lake, Licking County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Buckeye Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 157 days in the Licking forecast zone and Licking County — the most common reported hazard around Buckeye Lake, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (55 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 157 | Jun 2026 | Aug 4, 2010 · 2 deaths · $110,000 damage |
| Flooding | 55 | May 2026 | May 31, 2026 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jul 2025 | Jul 26, 1997 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 20 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · $18 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | Jul 1, 2012 · 3 deaths |
| 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 Licking forecast zone and Licking County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Buckeye Lake get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Buckeye Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Buckeye Lake 1 N weather station 1.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 2.9 | 5.4 | 6.2 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 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 Buckeye Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 80 miles west-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 Buckeye Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 80 mi west-southwest | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 107 mi north-northeast | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 119 mi south-southeast | 12,600 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 Buckeye Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 79 tornadoes within 25 miles of Buckeye Lake, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 18 miles north of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on March 30, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles west of town.
Hail: 222 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 28, 2002.
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 Buckeye Lake'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.
Buckeye Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Buckeye Lake, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 80 miles west-southwest. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Buckeye Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Buckeye Lake the lowest scan from KILN is about 6,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Buckeye Lake 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 Buckeye Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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