Westminster, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Westminster, Allen County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Westminster?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 90 days in the Allen forecast zone and Allen County — the most common reported hazard around Westminster, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (34 days) and high winds (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 90 | Jun 2026 | Jun 22, 2006 · $1.6 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Jan 2, 1996 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 21 | Mar 2026 | Apr 6, 1997 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jul 2020 | Aug 22, 2007 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2024 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2008 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Apr 2019 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jul 2006 | Jun 21, 2006 · $80,000 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 Allen forecast zone and Allen County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Westminster get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Westminster, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lima Wwtp weather station 8.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 4.1 | 6.0 | 5.1 | 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 Westminster?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 89 miles south. 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 Westminster | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 89 mi south | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 101 mi west-northwest | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 121 mi east-northeast | 12,800 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 Westminster
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 79 tornadoes within 25 miles of Westminster, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 10 miles north-northwest of town and caused 13 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 19, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 175 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 14, 2024.
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 Westminster'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.
Westminster radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Westminster, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 89 miles south. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Westminster?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Westminster the lowest scan from KILN is about 8,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Westminster 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 Westminster, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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