Collins, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Collins, Huron County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Collins?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 159 days in the Huron forecast zone and Huron County — the most common reported hazard around Collins, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (39 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 159 | Jun 2026 | Aug 21, 2003 · $800,000 damage |
| High winds | 39 | Jan 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $5.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Dec 2022 | Dec 22, 2004 · $5.1 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Mar 2024 | Feb 28, 2011 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Dec 2022 | Apr 29, 2012 · $150,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Oct 2012 | Jun 22, 2006 · $19 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jun 2008 | Jun 26, 2008 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 1999 | — |
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 Huron forecast zone and Huron County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Collins get?
A normal year brings about 33 inches of snow to Collins, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Norwalk Wwtp weather station 7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.5 | 6.6 | 9.7 | 8.2 | 5.1 | 1.6 | 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 Collins?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 34 miles east-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 Collins | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 34 mi east-northeast | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 112 mi north-northwest | 11,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 128 mi east-southeast | 14,200 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 Collins
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 103 tornadoes within 25 miles of Collins, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 12 miles east of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on August 13, 2025, which touched down about 13 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 223 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 8, 1993.
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 Collins'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.
Collins radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Collins, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 34 miles east-northeast. KDTX (Detroit, MI) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Collins?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Collins the lowest scan from KCLE is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Collins 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 Collins, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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