Minerva Park, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Minerva Park, Franklin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Minerva Park?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 203 days in the Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County — the most common reported hazard around Minerva Park, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (74 days) and flash flooding (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 203 | Jun 2026 | Jul 10, 2013 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 74 | May 2026 | Jun 24, 2014 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 49 | May 2026 | May 19, 2020 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 23 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · $129 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Jun 2025 | Jun 29, 2025 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
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 Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Minerva Park get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Minerva Park, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Westerville weather station 3.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 3.4 | 6.9 | 5.3 | 2.8 | 0.1 | 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 Minerva Park?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 65 miles 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 Minerva Park | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 65 mi southwest | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 108 mi north-northeast | 10,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 138 mi south-southeast | 16,000 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 Minerva Park
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 94 tornadoes within 25 miles of Minerva Park, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 13 miles east-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on March 30, 2025, which touched down about 14 miles south of town.
Hail: 261 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 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 Minerva Park'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.
Minerva Park radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Minerva Park, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 65 miles southwest. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Minerva Park?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Minerva Park the lowest scan from KILN is about 5,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Minerva Park 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 Minerva Park, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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