Kent, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kent, Portage County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kent?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 154 days in the Portage forecast zone and Portage County — the most common reported hazard around Kent, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (61 days) and high winds (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 154 | Apr 2026 | Nov 5, 2017 · $3.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 61 | Nov 2025 | Dec 22, 2004 · $1.2 million damage |
| High winds | 41 | Dec 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jul 2025 | Jul 21, 2003 · $20 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Dec 2022 | Apr 29, 2012 · $150,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Feb 2022 | Jan 1, 2005 · $400,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Apr 2000 | Aug 16, 1997 · $95,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Mar 2013 | Jan 5, 2005 · $500,000 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 Portage forecast zone and Portage County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kent get?
A normal year brings about 45 inches of snow to Kent, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ravenna 2 S weather station 4.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (14.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 2.1 | 9.3 | 14.4 | 11.0 | 7.3 | 0.9 | 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 Kent?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 32 miles northwest. 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 Kent | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 32 mi northwest | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 73 mi southeast | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 153 mi northwest | 18,700 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 Kent
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 75 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kent, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and July. The strongest was an F5 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 12 miles east-northeast of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on August 6, 2024, which passed about 18 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 375 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 25 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 8, 2007.
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 Kent'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.
Kent radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kent, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 32 miles northwest. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 73 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kent?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kent the lowest scan from KCLE is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kent 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 Kent, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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