Unionville Center, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Unionville Center, Union County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Unionville Center?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 89 days in the Union forecast zone and Union County — the most common reported hazard around Unionville Center, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (40 days) and flooding (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 89 | Apr 2026 | Jun 13, 2022 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Jan 2026 | Jan 2, 1996 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 33 | Jul 2023 | Jan 5, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 13 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · $5.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jun 2024 | Jun 1, 1997 · $3.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Dec 2022 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 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 Union forecast zone and Union County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Unionville Center get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Unionville Center, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Marysville weather station 5.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 5.5 | 7.0 | 6.6 | 4.1 | 0.1 | 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 Unionville Center?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 56 miles south-southwest. 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 Unionville Center | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 56 mi south-southwest | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 117 mi northeast | 12,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 150 mi northwest | 18,100 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 Unionville Center
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 76 tornadoes within 25 miles of Unionville Center, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 20 miles southwest of town and caused 36 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 19, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 216 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 10, 1984.
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 Unionville Center'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.
Unionville Center radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Unionville Center, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 56 miles south-southwest. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Unionville Center?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Unionville Center the lowest scan from KILN is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Unionville Center 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 Unionville Center, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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