Holmesville, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Holmesville, Holmes County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Holmesville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 131 days in the Holmes forecast zone and Holmes County — the most common reported hazard around Holmesville, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (38 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 131 | Apr 2026 | Jun 12, 2001 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 38 | Mar 2021 | Sep 14, 2008 · $3.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Dec 2022 | Dec 22, 2004 · $4.3 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jun 2025 | Aug 21, 2007 · $2.3 million damage |
| Flooding | 13 | May 2021 | Jan 3, 2005 · $6.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Dec 2022 | Apr 6, 2000 · $250,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 1999 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Feb 2007 | Jan 5, 2005 · $5.1 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 Holmes forecast zone and Holmes County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Holmesville get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to Holmesville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Millersburg weather station 6.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 4.2 | 7.3 | 4.8 | 2.9 | 0.2 | 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 Holmesville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 54 miles north. 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 Holmesville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 54 mi north | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 90 mi east | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 131 mi southwest | 14,600 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 Holmesville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 65 tornadoes within 25 miles of Holmesville, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on May 10, 1973, which passed about 24 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 28, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles north of town.
Hail: 221 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 10, 1980.
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 Holmesville'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.
Holmesville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Holmesville, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 54 miles north. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Holmesville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Holmesville the lowest scan from KCLE is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Holmesville 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 Holmesville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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