Oberlin, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Oberlin, Lorain County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Oberlin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 186 days in the Lorain forecast zone and Lorain County — the most common reported hazard around Oberlin, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (56 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (54 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 186 | Jun 2026 | Nov 10, 2002 · $2.4 million damage |
| High winds | 56 | Apr 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · 1 death · $16 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 54 | Jan 2024 | Dec 22, 2004 · $4.7 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 48 | May 2024 | Jul 16, 2005 · 2 deaths · $1.2 million damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Aug 2023 | Jun 22, 2006 · 1 death · $9.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Dec 2022 | Dec 23, 2022 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Sep 2005 | Jul 21, 1998 · $600,000 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 Lorain forecast zone and Lorain County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Oberlin get?
A normal year brings about 47 inches of snow to Oberlin, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Oberlin weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (14.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.4 | 8.5 | 14.4 | 12.4 | 8.4 | 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 Oberlin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 21 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 Oberlin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 21 mi east-northeast | 1,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 117 mi east-southeast | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 117 mi north-northwest | 12,200 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 Oberlin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 103 tornadoes within 25 miles of Oberlin, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 3 miles south-southeast of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on August 13, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 244 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 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 Oberlin'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.
Oberlin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Oberlin, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 21 miles east-northeast. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Oberlin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Oberlin the lowest scan from KCLE is about 1,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Oberlin 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 Oberlin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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