Wooster, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wooster, Wayne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wooster?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 151 days in the Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County — the most common reported hazard around Wooster, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (38 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 151 | Jun 2026 | Jun 22, 2006 · $950,000 damage |
| High winds | 38 | Mar 2021 | Sep 14, 2008 · $4.8 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Dec 2022 | Dec 22, 2004 · $5.8 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Aug 2024 | Jul 21, 2019 · $8.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Dec 2022 | Apr 29, 2012 · $150,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | May 2021 | Jan 3, 2005 · $3.4 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jun 2006 | Apr 6, 2001 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Mar 2007 | Jan 5, 2005 · $4.8 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 Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wooster get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Wooster, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wooster Exp Station weather station 2.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.2 | 5.4 | 9.4 | 7.0 | 4.9 | 0.7 | 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 Wooster?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 41 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 Wooster | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 41 mi north | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 92 mi east-southeast | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 139 mi southwest | 16,100 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 Wooster
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 82 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wooster, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F2 on May 10, 1973, which passed about 10 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 28, 2025, which touched down about 5 miles north of town.
Hail: 273 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 Wooster'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.
Wooster radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wooster, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 41 miles north. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wooster?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wooster the lowest scan from KCLE is about 2,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wooster 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 Wooster, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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