Spencer, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Spencer, Medina County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Spencer?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 139 days in the Medina forecast zone and Medina County — the most common reported hazard around Spencer, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (59 days) and high winds (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 139 | Jun 2026 | Apr 12, 1996 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 59 | Jan 2025 | Dec 7, 2006 · 1 death · $75,000 damage |
| High winds | 40 | Apr 2020 | Sep 14, 2008 · $10 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Aug 2023 | Jul 21, 2003 · $8.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Dec 2022 | Feb 2, 1996 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Jun 2019 | Jun 17, 2019 · $12 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Aug 2005 | Aug 20, 2005 · $75,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 1999 | — |
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 Medina forecast zone and Medina County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Spencer get?
A normal year brings about 36 inches of snow to Spencer, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Chippewa Lake weather station 10.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.5 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 8.2 | 5.6 | 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 Spencer?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 26 miles north-northeast. 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 Spencer | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 26 mi north-northeast | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 107 mi east-southeast | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 131 mi north-northwest | 14,600 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 Spencer
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 103 tornadoes within 25 miles of Spencer, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 11 miles north-northwest of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on August 13, 2025, which touched down about 14 miles west of town.
Hail: 279 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 8, 1993.
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 Spencer'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.
Spencer radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Spencer, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 26 miles north-northeast. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Spencer?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Spencer the lowest scan from KCLE is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Spencer 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 Spencer, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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