Galena, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Galena, Delaware County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Galena?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 127 days in the Delaware forecast zone and Delaware County — the most common reported hazard around Galena, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (37 days) and flooding (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 127 | Jun 2026 | May 18, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 37 | May 2026 | Jan 5, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | May 2020 | Jun 15, 2004 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 14 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · 1 death · $18 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| 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 Delaware forecast zone and Delaware County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Galena get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Galena, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Westerville weather station 7.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 3.4 | 6.9 | 5.3 | 2.8 | 0.1 | 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 Galena?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 75 miles 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 Galena | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 75 mi southwest | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 98 mi north-northeast | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 142 mi east | 16,500 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 Galena
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 87 tornadoes within 25 miles of Galena, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F3 on June 13, 1981, which passed about 19 miles north of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on March 30, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles south of town.
Hail: 275 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 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 Galena'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.
Galena radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Galena, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 75 miles southwest. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Galena?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Galena the lowest scan from KILN is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Galena 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 Galena, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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