Etna, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Etna, Licking County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Etna?
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 Etna, 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 Etna get?
A normal year brings about 28 inches of snow to Etna, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Columbus Port Columbus Intl Ap weather station 10.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.2 | 5.1 | 9.5 | 7.6 | 4.1 | 0.5 | 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 Etna?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 71 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 Etna | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 71 mi west-southwest | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 110 mi north-northeast | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 125 mi south-southeast | 13,500 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 Etna
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 96 tornadoes within 25 miles of Etna, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 15 miles north of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on March 30, 2025, which touched down about 14 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 276 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 10, 1984.
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 Etna'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.
Etna radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Etna, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 71 miles west-southwest. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Etna?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Etna the lowest scan from KILN is about 5,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Etna 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 Etna, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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