Walnut Creek, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Walnut Creek, Holmes County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Walnut Creek?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 131 days in the Holmes forecast zone and Holmes County — the most common reported hazard around Walnut Creek, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (38 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 131 | Apr 2026 | Jun 12, 2001 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 38 | Mar 2021 | Sep 14, 2008 · $3.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Dec 2022 | Dec 22, 2004 · $4.3 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jun 2025 | Aug 21, 2007 · $2.3 million damage |
| Flooding | 13 | May 2021 | Jan 3, 2005 · $6.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Dec 2022 | Apr 6, 2000 · $250,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 1999 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Feb 2007 | Jan 5, 2005 · $5.1 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 Holmes forecast zone and Holmes County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Walnut Creek get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to Walnut Creek, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Millersburg weather station 10 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 4.2 | 7.3 | 4.8 | 2.9 | 0.2 | 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 Walnut Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 60 miles north. 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 Walnut Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 60 mi north | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 79 mi east | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 135 mi southwest | 15,400 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 Walnut Creek
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 55 tornadoes within 25 miles of Walnut Creek, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F2 on June 8, 1981, which touched down about 10 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 9, 2025, which touched down about 10 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 252 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 10, 1980.
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 Walnut Creek'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.
Walnut Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Walnut Creek, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 60 miles north. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Walnut Creek?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Walnut Creek the lowest scan from KCLE is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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