Tiffin, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tiffin, Seneca County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tiffin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 140 days in the Seneca forecast zone and Seneca County — the most common reported hazard around Tiffin, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (34 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 140 | Jun 2026 | Jul 10, 2013 · $800,000 damage |
| High winds | 34 | Nov 2019 | Sep 14, 2008 · $5.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Dec 2022 | Dec 22, 2004 · $2.8 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Jul 2025 | Feb 28, 2011 · $1.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Dec 2022 | Feb 2, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | May 2021 | Dec 22, 2013 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 1999 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jun 2002 | Jun 4, 2002 · $75,000 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 Seneca forecast zone and Seneca County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Tiffin get?
A normal year brings about 30 inches of snow to Tiffin, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tiffin weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (9.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.9 | 6.9 | 9.4 | 6.8 | 4.9 | 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 Tiffin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 72 miles east-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 Tiffin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 72 mi east-northeast | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 111 mi north | 11,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 122 mi south-southwest | 13,000 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 Tiffin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 83 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tiffin, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 8, 1953, which passed about 13 miles north of town and caused 17 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 2, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 199 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on March 14, 2024.
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 Tiffin'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.
Tiffin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tiffin, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 72 miles east-northeast. KDTX (Detroit, MI) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tiffin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tiffin the lowest scan from KCLE is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Tiffin 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 Tiffin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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