Marion, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Marion, Marion County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Marion?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 127 days in the Marion forecast zone and Marion County — the most common reported hazard around Marion, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (46 days) and high winds (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 127 | May 2026 | Aug 9, 2007 · 1 death · $1.3 million damage |
| Flooding | 46 | May 2021 | Jan 1, 2005 · $1.2 million damage |
| High winds | 29 | Mar 2021 | Sep 14, 2008 · $10 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Dec 2022 | Dec 22, 2004 · $5.8 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jun 2021 | Sep 7, 2020 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Dec 2022 | Dec 23, 2022 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Mar 2007 | Jan 5, 2005 · $5.7 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 Marion forecast zone and Marion County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Marion get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Marion, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Marion 2 N weather station 1.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 4.5 | 7.6 | 6.6 | 4.1 | 0.4 | 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 Marion?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 87 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 Marion | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 87 mi northeast | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 89 mi south-southwest | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 144 mi west-northwest | 17,100 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 Marion
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 62 tornadoes within 25 miles of Marion, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 13, 1981, which passed about 13 miles east-southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 17, 2024, which passed about 15 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 165 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on August 1, 2011.
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 Marion'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.
Marion radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Marion, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 87 miles northeast. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Marion?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Marion the lowest scan from KCLE is about 7,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Marion 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 Marion, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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