Sullivan, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sullivan, Ashland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sullivan?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 132 days in the Ashland forecast zone and Ashland County — the most common reported hazard around Sullivan, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (48 days) and high winds (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 132 | Mar 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $750,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 48 | Jan 2023 | Dec 22, 2004 · $5.2 million damage |
| High winds | 35 | Jan 2020 | Sep 14, 2008 · $4.3 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Aug 2023 | Jul 10, 2006 · $6.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Aug 2023 | Jan 1, 2005 · $1.2 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Dec 2022 | Apr 29, 2012 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Mar 2007 | Jan 5, 2005 · $8.8 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Apr 2000 | Apr 7, 2000 · $50,000 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 Ashland forecast zone and Ashland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sullivan get?
A normal year brings about 36 inches of snow to Sullivan, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Chippewa Lake weather station 14.7 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 Sullivan?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 33 miles 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 Sullivan | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 33 mi northeast | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 110 mi east-southeast | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 133 mi north-northwest | 14,900 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 Sullivan
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 107 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sullivan, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 15 miles north of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on August 13, 2025, which touched down about 11 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 271 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 Sullivan'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.
Sullivan radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sullivan, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 33 miles northeast. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sullivan?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sullivan the lowest scan from KCLE is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sullivan 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 Sullivan, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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