Kenton, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kenton, Hardin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kenton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 75 days in the Hardin forecast zone and Hardin County — the most common reported hazard around Kenton, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (38 days) and flooding (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 75 | Mar 2026 | Nov 17, 2013 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2026 | Jan 2, 1996 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 30 | May 2026 | Jan 5, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 13 | Mar 2026 | Mar 9, 2002 · 1 death · $35,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | May 2020 | Jun 13, 2000 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| 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 Hardin forecast zone and Hardin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kenton get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Kenton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kenton weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (9.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.7 | 3.5 | 9.3 | 7.4 | 4.5 | 0.3 | 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 Kenton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 85 miles south. 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 Kenton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 85 mi south | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 106 mi east-northeast | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 120 mi west-northwest | 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 Kenton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 51 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kenton, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 20 miles north-northwest of town and caused 13 deaths. The most recent was an EF3 on March 14, 2024, which passed about 16 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 134 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on August 1, 2011.
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 Kenton'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.
Kenton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kenton, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 85 miles south. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kenton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kenton the lowest scan from KILN is about 7,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Kenton 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 Kenton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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