Mansfield, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mansfield, Richland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mansfield?
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 Mansfield, 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 Mansfield get?
A normal year brings about 49 inches of snow to Mansfield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mansfield Lahm Muni Ap weather station 3.8 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 Mansfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 57 miles 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 Mansfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 57 mi northeast | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 115 mi southwest | 12,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 122 mi east | 13,100 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 Mansfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 90 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mansfield, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on May 10, 1973, which passed about 18 miles north of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on August 13, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 239 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 8, 1993.
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 Mansfield'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.
Mansfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mansfield, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 57 miles northeast. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mansfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mansfield the lowest scan from KCLE is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mansfield 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 Mansfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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