Magnetic Springs, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Magnetic Springs, Union County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Magnetic Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 89 days in the Union forecast zone and Union County — the most common reported hazard around Magnetic Springs, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (40 days) and flooding (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 89 | Apr 2026 | Jun 13, 2022 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Jan 2026 | Jan 2, 1996 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 33 | Jul 2023 | Jan 5, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 13 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · $5.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jun 2024 | Jun 1, 1997 · $3.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | 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 Union forecast zone and Union County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Magnetic Springs get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Magnetic Springs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Prospect weather station 9.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 1.1 | 5.4 | 8.6 | 6.2 | 4.1 | 0.6 | 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 Magnetic Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 71 miles south-southwest. 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 Magnetic Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 71 mi south-southwest | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 104 mi northeast | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 145 mi west-northwest | 17,200 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 Magnetic Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 68 tornadoes within 25 miles of Magnetic Springs, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 13, 1981, which passed about 22 miles east-northeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on December 29, 2024, which touched down about 12 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 185 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, 1984.
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 Magnetic Springs'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.
Magnetic Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Magnetic Springs, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 71 miles south-southwest. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Magnetic Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Magnetic Springs the lowest scan from KILN is about 5,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Magnetic Springs 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 Magnetic Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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