Candlewood Lake, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Candlewood Lake, Morrow County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Candlewood Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 99 days in the Morrow forecast zone and Morrow County — the most common reported hazard around Candlewood Lake, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (29 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 99 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 29 | Jan 2020 | Sep 14, 2008 · $3.3 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Dec 2022 | Dec 22, 2004 · $3.8 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Jun 2019 | Jun 27, 1998 · $1.8 million damage |
| Flooding | 10 | May 2021 | Jan 1, 2005 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Dec 2022 | Feb 2, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Mar 2007 | Jan 5, 2005 · $4.8 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2005 | Aug 25, 1998 · $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 Morrow forecast zone and Morrow County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Candlewood Lake get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Candlewood Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Galion Wtr Wks weather station 7.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.0 | 5.6 | 9.9 | 4.9 | 4.0 | 0.4 | 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 Candlewood Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 73 miles northeast. 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 Candlewood Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 73 mi northeast | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 100 mi southwest | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 134 mi east | 15,200 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 Candlewood Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 84 tornadoes within 25 miles of Candlewood Lake, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F3 on June 13, 1981, which passed about 6 miles southwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 5, 2024, which touched down about 21 miles south of town.
Hail: 212 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on June 12, 2013.
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 Candlewood 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.
Candlewood Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Candlewood Lake, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 73 miles northeast. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Candlewood Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Candlewood Lake the lowest scan from KCLE is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Candlewood 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 Candlewood Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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