Lucas, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lucas, Richland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lucas?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 164 days in the Richland forecast zone and Richland County — the most common reported hazard around Lucas, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (44 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 164 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 44 | Mar 2021 | Sep 14, 2008 · $8.8 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Jan 2023 | Dec 22, 2004 · $8.4 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 36 | May 2026 | Jul 12, 2006 · 1 death · $350,000 damage |
| Flooding | 16 | May 2021 | Jul 10, 2013 · $2.1 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Dec 2022 | Feb 2, 1996 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Mar 2007 | Jan 5, 2005 · $18 million 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 Richland forecast zone and Richland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lucas get?
A normal year brings about 49 inches of snow to Lucas, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mansfield Lahm Muni Ap weather station 9.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (14.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 2.3 | 9.7 | 14.5 | 12.7 | 7.6 | 1.9 | 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 Lucas?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 57 miles north-northeast. 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 Lucas | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 57 mi north-northeast | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 116 mi southwest | 12,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 116 mi east | 12,100 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 Lucas
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 82 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lucas, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F3 on May 10, 1973, which passed about 23 miles north of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on March 14, 2024, which passed about 21 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 230 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.25-inch hail on June 15, 2023.
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 Lucas'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.
Lucas radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lucas, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 57 miles north-northeast. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lucas?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lucas the lowest scan from KCLE is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lucas 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 Lucas, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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