Rudolph, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rudolph, Wood County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rudolph?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 152 days in the Wood forecast zone and Wood County — the most common reported hazard around Rudolph, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (36 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 152 | May 2026 | Jul 8, 2003 · $2.5 million damage |
| High winds | 36 | Jan 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $6.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Dec 2022 | Dec 22, 2004 · $1.8 million damage |
| Flooding | 21 | May 2021 | Jan 4, 2005 · $2.1 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jun 2006 | Jun 21, 2006 · $750,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Dec 2022 | Feb 2, 1996 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2025 | Jan 5, 2005 · $6.2 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jun 2019 | Jul 21, 1998 · $250,000 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 Wood forecast zone and Wood County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rudolph get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Rudolph, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bowling Green Wwtp weather station 6.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 5.3 | 6.3 | 6.1 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 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 Rudolph?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 94 miles east. 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 Rudolph | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 94 mi east | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 97 mi north | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 106 mi west | 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 Rudolph
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 79 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rudolph, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 8, 1953, which passed about 3 miles south of town and caused 17 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 18, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 211 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 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 Rudolph'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.
Rudolph radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rudolph, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 94 miles east. KDTX (Detroit, MI) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rudolph?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rudolph the lowest scan from KCLE is about 8,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Rudolph 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 Rudolph, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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