Lake Buckhorn, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake Buckhorn, Holmes County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake Buckhorn?
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 Lake Buckhorn, 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 Lake Buckhorn get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to Lake Buckhorn, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Millersburg weather station 4.5 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 Lake Buckhorn?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 65 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 Lake Buckhorn | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 65 mi north | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 89 mi east | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 125 mi southwest | 13,500 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 Lake Buckhorn
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 56 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lake Buckhorn, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 20 miles southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on June 9, 2025, which touched down near town.
Hail: 216 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 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 Lake Buckhorn'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.
Lake Buckhorn radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake Buckhorn, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 65 miles north. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lake Buckhorn?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lake Buckhorn the lowest scan from KCLE is about 5,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lake Buckhorn 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 Lake Buckhorn, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Millersburg, OH radar 6 mi
- Sugarcreek, OH radar 14 mi
- Coshocton, OH radar 15 mi
- Shreve, OH radar 16 mi
- West Lafayette, OH radar 16 mi
- Danville, OH radar 19 mi
- Apple Creek, OH radar 20 mi
- Loudonville, OH radar 20 mi
- Newcomerstown, OH radar 21 mi
- Strasburg, OH radar 22 mi