Richwood, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Richwood, Union County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Richwood?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 89 days in the Union forecast zone and Union County — the most common reported hazard around Richwood, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (40 days) and flooding (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 89 | Apr 2026 | Jun 13, 2022 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Jan 2026 | Jan 2, 1996 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 33 | Jul 2023 | Jan 5, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 13 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · $5.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jun 2024 | Jun 1, 1997 · $3.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| 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 Union forecast zone and Union County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Richwood get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Richwood, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Prospect weather station 6.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 1.1 | 5.4 | 8.6 | 6.2 | 4.1 | 0.6 | 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 Richwood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 75 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 Richwood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 75 mi south-southwest | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 101 mi northeast | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 141 mi west-northwest | 16,500 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 Richwood
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 59 tornadoes within 25 miles of Richwood, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F3 on June 13, 1981, which passed about 21 miles east-northeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on December 29, 2024, which touched down about 15 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 152 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 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 Richwood'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.
Richwood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Richwood, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 75 miles south-southwest. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Richwood?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Richwood the lowest scan from KILN is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Richwood 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 Richwood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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