Harpster, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Harpster, Wyandot County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Harpster?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 87 days in the Wyandot forecast zone and Wyandot County — the most common reported hazard around Harpster, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (24 days) and high winds (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 87 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $1.3 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Dec 2022 | Dec 22, 2004 · $2.1 million damage |
| High winds | 23 | Feb 2019 | Sep 14, 2008 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | May 2020 | Jul 21, 2019 · 1 death · $150,000 damage |
| Flooding | 13 | May 2021 | Jul 13, 2006 · 1 death |
| 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 · $5.8 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 Wyandot forecast zone and Wyandot County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Harpster get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Harpster, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Marion 2 N weather station 10.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 4.5 | 7.6 | 6.6 | 4.1 | 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 Harpster?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 86 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 Harpster | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 86 mi east-northeast | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 96 mi south-southwest | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 135 mi west-northwest | 15,300 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 Harpster
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 62 tornadoes within 25 miles of Harpster, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 23 miles northwest of town and caused 13 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 17, 2024, which passed about 14 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 143 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 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 Harpster'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.
Harpster radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Harpster, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 86 miles east-northeast. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Harpster?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Harpster the lowest scan from KCLE is about 7,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Harpster 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 Harpster, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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