Milan, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Milan, Erie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Milan?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 119 days in the Erie forecast zone and Erie County — the most common reported hazard around Milan, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (42 days) and flooding (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 119 | Jun 2026 | Jun 5, 2016 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 42 | Feb 2022 | Sep 14, 2008 · $3.3 million damage |
| Flooding | 42 | May 2021 | Jun 22, 2006 · $30 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Feb 2022 | Dec 22, 2004 · $3.8 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jul 2025 | Aug 23, 2023 · $2.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Dec 2022 | Apr 29, 2012 · $200,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Aug 1998 | Jun 11, 1996 · $350,000 damage |
| Storm surge | 6 | Apr 1998 | Apr 9, 1998 · $1.0 million 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 Erie forecast zone and Erie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Milan get?
A normal year brings about 33 inches of snow to Milan, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Norwalk Wwtp weather station 1.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.5 | 6.6 | 9.7 | 8.2 | 5.1 | 1.6 | 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 Milan?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 39 miles east-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 Milan | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 39 mi east-northeast | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 107 mi north-northwest | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 135 mi east-southeast | 15,300 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 Milan
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 90 tornadoes within 25 miles of Milan, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and November. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 19 miles east-southeast of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on August 13, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 203 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 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 Milan'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.
Milan radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Milan, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 39 miles east-northeast. KDTX (Detroit, MI) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Milan?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Milan the lowest scan from KCLE is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Milan 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 Milan, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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