Liberty Center, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Liberty Center, Henry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Liberty Center?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 96 days in the Henry forecast zone and Henry County — the most common reported hazard around Liberty Center, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (33 days) and high winds (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 96 | Jun 2026 | Aug 3, 2022 · $40,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | Mar 19, 1996 · $4,000 damage |
| High winds | 17 | Mar 2026 | Oct 30, 1996 · $175,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jun 2019 | Aug 5, 1998 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2024 | Feb 2, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Jun 2015 | Feb 5, 2008 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2019 | Mar 13, 1997 · $40,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 1999 | — |
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 Henry forecast zone and Henry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Liberty Center get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Liberty Center, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Napoleon weather station 6.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 4.5 | 9.5 | 6.0 | 4.3 | 0.0 | 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 Liberty Center?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 88 miles west. 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 Liberty Center | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 88 mi west | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 91 mi north-northeast | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 111 mi east | 11,300 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 Liberty Center
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 58 tornadoes within 25 miles of Liberty Center, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 8, 1953, which passed about 16 miles south-southeast of town and caused 17 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 7, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles south of town.
Hail: 183 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 9, 2000.
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 Liberty Center'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.
Liberty Center radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Liberty Center, OH?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 88 miles west. KDTX (Detroit, MI) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Liberty Center?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Liberty Center the lowest scan from KIWX is about 7,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Liberty Center 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 Liberty Center, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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