Ottawa Hills, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ottawa Hills, Lucas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ottawa Hills?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 158 days in the Lucas forecast zone and Lucas County — the most common reported hazard around Ottawa Hills, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (37 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 158 | Jun 2026 | Jul 5, 2012 · 1 death · $750,000 damage |
| High winds | 37 | Dec 2021 | Sep 14, 2008 · $7.8 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2023 | Feb 22, 2003 · $1.2 million damage |
| Flooding | 30 | Jun 2020 | Jul 1, 2019 · $15 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Jun 2024 | Jun 21, 2006 · $42 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Dec 2022 | Feb 2, 1996 · $150,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2025 | Jan 30, 2002 · $1.2 million damage |
| Storm surge | 6 | Apr 1998 | Apr 9, 1998 · $200,000 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 Lucas forecast zone and Lucas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ottawa Hills get?
A normal year brings about 37 inches of snow to Ottawa Hills, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Toledo Express Ap weather station 9.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (12.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.7 | 6.5 | 12.3 | 10.2 | 5.3 | 1.3 | 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 Ottawa Hills?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 72 miles north. 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 Ottawa Hills | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 72 mi north | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 94 mi east | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 109 mi west | 10,900 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 Ottawa Hills
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 68 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ottawa Hills, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 2 miles east of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 18, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 229 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 9, 2000.
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 Ottawa Hills'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.
Ottawa Hills radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ottawa Hills, OH?
KDTX (Detroit, MI), about 72 miles north. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ottawa Hills?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ottawa Hills the lowest scan from KDTX is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ottawa Hills 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 Ottawa Hills, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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