Vanlue, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Vanlue, Hancock County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Vanlue?
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 Vanlue, 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 Vanlue get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Vanlue, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Findlay Wpcc weather station 10.5 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 Vanlue?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 90 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 Vanlue | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 90 mi east-northeast | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 109 mi south | 10,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 118 mi west-northwest | 12,400 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 Vanlue
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 63 tornadoes within 25 miles of Vanlue, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 8, 1953, which passed about 20 miles north of town and caused 17 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on March 14, 2024, which touched down about 5 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 167 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on August 1, 2011.
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 Vanlue'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.
Vanlue radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Vanlue, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 90 miles east-northeast. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Vanlue?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Vanlue the lowest scan from KCLE is about 8,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Vanlue 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 Vanlue, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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