West Mansfield, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West Mansfield, Logan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West Mansfield?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 108 days in the Logan forecast zone and Logan County — the most common reported hazard around West Mansfield, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (54 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 108 | Jun 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 · $300,000 damage |
| Flooding | 54 | May 2026 | Jul 7, 2003 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Jan 2026 | Jan 2, 1996 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Jun 2024 | May 17, 2019 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 16 | Feb 2023 | Sep 14, 2008 · $5.4 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 Logan forecast zone and Logan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover West Mansfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 69 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 West Mansfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 69 mi south-southwest | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 112 mi northeast | 11,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 131 mi west-northwest | 14,600 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 West Mansfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 50 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Mansfield, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF3 on March 14, 2024, which passed about 3 miles west-southwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on December 29, 2024, which touched down about 15 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 130 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on May 21, 2014.
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 West Mansfield'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.
West Mansfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West Mansfield, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 69 miles south-southwest. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in West Mansfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West Mansfield the lowest scan from KILN is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for West Mansfield 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 West Mansfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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