Crestline, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Crestline, Crawford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Crestline?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 122 days in the Crawford forecast zone and Crawford County — the most common reported hazard around Crestline, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (31 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 122 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $800,000 damage |
| High winds | 31 | Dec 2021 | Sep 14, 2008 · $3.8 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Dec 2022 | Dec 23, 2022 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Jun 2024 | Aug 21, 2007 · $65 million damage |
| Flooding | 11 | May 2021 | Feb 28, 2011 · $1.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Dec 2022 | Feb 2, 1996 · $30,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 1999 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Feb 2007 | Jan 5, 2005 · $8.3 million 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 Crawford forecast zone and Crawford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Crestline get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Crestline, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Galion Wtr Wks weather station 5 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 Crestline?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 63 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 Crestline | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 63 mi northeast | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 110 mi south-southwest | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 134 mi east | 15,100 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 Crestline
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 96 tornadoes within 25 miles of Crestline, 31 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 10, 1973, which passed about 20 miles north-northeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 29, 2024, which touched down about 21 miles north of town.
Hail: 232 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 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 Crestline'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.
Crestline radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Crestline, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 63 miles northeast. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Crestline?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Crestline the lowest scan from KCLE is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Crestline 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 Crestline, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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