Fostoria, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fostoria, Seneca County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fostoria?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 140 days in the Seneca forecast zone and Seneca County — the most common reported hazard around Fostoria, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (34 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 140 | Jun 2026 | Jul 10, 2013 · $800,000 damage |
| High winds | 34 | Nov 2019 | Sep 14, 2008 · $5.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Dec 2022 | Dec 22, 2004 · $2.8 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Jul 2025 | Feb 28, 2011 · $1.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Dec 2022 | Feb 2, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | May 2021 | Dec 22, 2013 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 1999 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jun 2002 | Jun 4, 2002 · $75,000 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 Seneca forecast zone and Seneca County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fostoria get?
A normal year brings about 30 inches of snow to Fostoria, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tiffin weather station 13.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.9 | 6.9 | 9.4 | 6.8 | 4.9 | 0.6 | 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 Fostoria?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 82 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 Fostoria | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 82 mi east-northeast | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 106 mi north | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 120 mi west | 12,700 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 Fostoria
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 68 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fostoria, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 8, 1953, which passed about 8 miles north of town and caused 17 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 2, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 208 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on March 14, 2024.
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 Fostoria'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.
Fostoria radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fostoria, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 82 miles east-northeast. KDTX (Detroit, MI) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fostoria?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fostoria the lowest scan from KCLE is about 7,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Fostoria 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 Fostoria, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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