Rawson, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rawson, Hancock County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rawson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 139 days in the Hancock forecast zone and Hancock County — the most common reported hazard around Rawson, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (38 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 139 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $5.0 million damage |
| High winds | 38 | Jan 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $8.3 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Dec 2022 | Dec 22, 2004 · $2.4 million damage |
| Flooding | 27 | May 2021 | Jul 13, 2017 · $14 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 20 | May 2025 | Aug 21, 2007 · $105 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Dec 2022 | Feb 2, 1996 · $30,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 1999 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2005 | Jan 5, 2005 · $13 million 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 Hancock forecast zone and Hancock County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rawson get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Rawson, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Findlay Wpcc weather station 8.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.4 | 4.6 | 8.1 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 0.9 | 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 Rawson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 103 miles west-northwest. 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 Rawson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 103 mi west-northwest | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 105 mi east-northeast | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 106 mi south | 10,500 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 Rawson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 77 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rawson, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 8, 1953, which passed about 19 miles north of town and caused 17 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 7, 2024, which touched down about 14 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 157 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 25, 2011.
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 Rawson'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.
Rawson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rawson, OH?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 103 miles west-northwest. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rawson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rawson the lowest scan from KIWX is about 10,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Rawson 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 Rawson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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