East Sparta, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for East Sparta, Stark County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits East Sparta?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 166 days in the Stark forecast zone and Stark County — the most common reported hazard around East Sparta, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (41 days) and high winds (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 166 | Jun 2026 | Jun 22, 2006 · 1 death · $1.2 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 41 | Aug 2024 | Jul 27, 2003 · $52 million damage |
| High winds | 39 | Dec 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $2.3 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Dec 2022 | Dec 22, 2004 · $3.8 million damage |
| Flooding | 23 | Feb 2022 | Jun 17, 2019 · $7.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 16 | Aug 2017 | Aug 2, 2017 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Dec 2022 | Dec 23, 2022 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Mar 2007 | Jan 5, 2005 · $6.2 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 Stark forecast zone and Stark County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does East Sparta get?
A normal year brings about 32 inches of snow to East Sparta, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Louisville weather station 13.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.7 | 6.7 | 10.5 | 7.6 | 4.9 | 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 East Sparta?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 58 miles north-northwest. 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 East Sparta | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 58 mi north-northwest | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 61 mi east | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 156 mi west-southwest | 19,300 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 East Sparta
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 56 tornadoes within 25 miles of East Sparta, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on November 16, 1965, which passed about 11 miles north-northeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 5, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles west of town.
Hail: 256 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 21, 1983.
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 East Sparta'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.
East Sparta radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to East Sparta, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 58 miles north-northwest. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 61 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in East Sparta?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over East Sparta the lowest scan from KCLE is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for East Sparta 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 East Sparta, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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