Ostrander, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ostrander, Delaware County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ostrander?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 127 days in the Delaware forecast zone and Delaware County — the most common reported hazard around Ostrander, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (37 days) and flooding (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 127 | Jun 2026 | May 18, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 37 | May 2026 | Jan 5, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | May 2020 | Jun 15, 2004 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 14 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · 1 death · $18 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2011 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Dec 2022 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 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 Delaware forecast zone and Delaware County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ostrander get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Ostrander, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Marysville weather station 6.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 5.5 | 7.0 | 6.6 | 4.1 | 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 Ostrander?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 67 miles south-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 Ostrander | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 67 mi south-southwest | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 106 mi northeast | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 151 mi west-northwest | 18,300 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 Ostrander
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 81 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ostrander, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 13, 1981, which passed about 23 miles northeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on December 29, 2024, which touched down about 11 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 227 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 Ostrander'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.
Ostrander radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ostrander, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 67 miles south-southwest. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ostrander?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ostrander the lowest scan from KILN is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ostrander 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 Ostrander, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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