Sandusky, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sandusky, Erie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sandusky?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 119 days in the Erie forecast zone and Erie County — the most common reported hazard around Sandusky, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (42 days) and flooding (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 119 | Jun 2026 | Jun 5, 2016 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 42 | Feb 2022 | Sep 14, 2008 · $3.3 million damage |
| Flooding | 42 | May 2021 | Jun 22, 2006 · $30 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Feb 2022 | Dec 22, 2004 · $3.8 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jul 2025 | Aug 23, 2023 · $2.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Dec 2022 | Apr 29, 2012 · $200,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Aug 1998 | Jun 11, 1996 · $350,000 damage |
| Storm surge | 6 | Apr 1998 | Apr 9, 1998 · $1.0 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 Erie forecast zone and Erie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sandusky get?
A normal year brings about 33 inches of snow to Sandusky, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Norwalk Wwtp weather station 14 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.5 | 6.6 | 9.7 | 8.2 | 5.1 | 1.6 | 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 Sandusky?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 44 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 Sandusky | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 44 mi east | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 94 mi north-northwest | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 145 mi east-southeast | 17,200 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 Sandusky
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 63 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sandusky, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and November. The strongest was an F4 on June 8, 1953, which passed about 6 miles south of town and caused 17 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 18, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 156 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 April 14, 1974.
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 Sandusky'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.
Sandusky radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sandusky, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 44 miles east. KDTX (Detroit, MI) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sandusky?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sandusky the lowest scan from KCLE is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sandusky 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 Sandusky, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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