Ridgeway, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ridgeway, Logan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ridgeway?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 108 days in the Logan forecast zone and Logan County — the most common reported hazard around Ridgeway, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (54 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 108 | Jun 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 · $300,000 damage |
| Flooding | 54 | May 2026 | Jul 7, 2003 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Jan 2026 | Jan 2, 1996 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Jun 2024 | May 17, 2019 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 16 | Feb 2023 | Sep 14, 2008 · $5.4 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 Logan forecast zone and Logan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ridgeway get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Ridgeway, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kenton weather station 9.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.7 | 3.5 | 9.3 | 7.4 | 4.5 | 0.3 | 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 Ridgeway?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 77 miles south. 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 Ridgeway | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 77 mi south | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 109 mi northeast | 10,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 126 mi west-northwest | 13,700 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 Ridgeway
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 53 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ridgeway, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF3 on March 14, 2024, which passed about 8 miles south-southwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on December 29, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 137 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on June 12, 2013.
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 Ridgeway'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.
Ridgeway radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ridgeway, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 77 miles south. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ridgeway?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ridgeway the lowest scan from KILN is about 6,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ridgeway 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 Ridgeway, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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