Westerville, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Westerville, Franklin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Westerville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 203 days in the Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County — the most common reported hazard around Westerville, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (74 days) and flash flooding (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 203 | Jun 2026 | Jul 10, 2013 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 74 | May 2026 | Jun 24, 2014 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 49 | May 2026 | May 19, 2020 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 23 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · $129 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Jun 2025 | Jun 29, 2025 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
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 Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Westerville get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Westerville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Westerville weather station 1.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 3.4 | 6.9 | 5.3 | 2.8 | 0.1 | 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 Westerville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 69 miles 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 Westerville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 69 mi southwest | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 105 mi north-northeast | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 141 mi south-southeast | 16,300 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 Westerville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 93 tornadoes within 25 miles of Westerville, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 31, 1985, which passed about 11 miles east-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on March 30, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles south of town.
Hail: 253 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 10, 1984.
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 Westerville'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.
Westerville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Westerville, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 69 miles southwest. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Westerville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Westerville the lowest scan from KILN is about 5,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Westerville 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 Westerville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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