Van Buren, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Van Buren, Hancock County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Van Buren?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 139 days in the Hancock forecast zone and Hancock County — the most common reported hazard around Van Buren, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (38 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 139 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $5.0 million damage |
| High winds | 38 | Jan 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $8.3 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Dec 2022 | Dec 22, 2004 · $2.4 million damage |
| Flooding | 27 | May 2021 | Jul 13, 2017 · $14 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 20 | May 2025 | Aug 21, 2007 · $105 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Dec 2022 | Feb 2, 1996 · $30,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 1999 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2005 | Jan 5, 2005 · $13 million 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 Hancock forecast zone and Hancock County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Van Buren get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Van Buren, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Findlay Wpcc weather station 6.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.4 | 4.6 | 8.1 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 0.9 | 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 Van Buren?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 95 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 Van Buren | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 95 mi east-northeast | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 108 mi west | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 108 mi north | 10,800 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 Van Buren
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 72 tornadoes within 25 miles of Van Buren, 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 8 miles north of town and caused 17 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 7, 2024, which touched down about 15 miles west of town.
Hail: 167 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 9, 2000.
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 Van Buren'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.
Van Buren radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Van Buren, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 95 miles east-northeast. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Van Buren?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Van Buren the lowest scan from KCLE is about 8,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Van Buren 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 Van Buren, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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