Oak Harbor, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Oak Harbor, Ottawa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Oak Harbor?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 126 days in the Ottawa forecast zone and Ottawa County — the most common reported hazard around Oak Harbor, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (45 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 126 | Jun 2026 | Jun 24, 1998 · $4.0 million damage |
| High winds | 45 | Dec 2021 | Sep 14, 2008 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Feb 2022 | Dec 22, 2004 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 19 | Jun 2020 | Jun 21, 2006 · $6.3 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Aug 2023 | Jun 21, 2006 · $8.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Dec 2022 | Feb 2, 1996 · $50,000 damage |
| Storm surge | 6 | Apr 1998 | Apr 9, 1998 · $2.0 million damage |
| Coastal flooding | 4 | May 2019 | Apr 11, 2019 · $35,000 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 Ottawa forecast zone and Ottawa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Oak Harbor get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Oak Harbor, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Fremont weather station 11.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.9 | 5.3 | 8.4 | 6.9 | 3.7 | 1.0 | 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 Oak Harbor?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 66 miles east. 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 Oak Harbor | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 66 mi east | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 84 mi north-northwest | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 133 mi west | 15,000 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 Oak Harbor
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 60 tornadoes within 25 miles of Oak Harbor, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and November. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 23 miles northwest of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 18, 2025, which touched down about 7 miles west of town.
Hail: 199 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 14, 1974.
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 Oak Harbor'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.
Oak Harbor radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Oak Harbor, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 66 miles east. KDTX (Detroit, MI) is 84 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Oak Harbor?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Oak Harbor the lowest scan from KCLE is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Oak Harbor 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 Oak Harbor, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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