Valley City, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Valley City, Medina County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Valley City?
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 Valley City, 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 Valley City get?
A normal year brings about 65 inches of snow to Valley City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Brunswick 0.5 Ne weather station 6.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (18.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 3.5 | 12.4 | 18.4 | 18.9 | 9.2 | 2.9 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Valley City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 13 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 Valley City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 13 mi north-northeast | 700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 102 mi east-southeast | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 128 mi northwest | 14,100 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 Valley City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 95 tornadoes within 25 miles of Valley City, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 5 miles north-northwest of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 28, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles south of town.
Hail: 339 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 8, 2007.
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 Valley City'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.
Valley City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Valley City, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 13 miles north-northeast. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Valley City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Valley City the lowest scan from KCLE is about 700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Valley City 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 Valley City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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