Zoar, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Zoar, Tuscarawas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Zoar?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 171 days in the Tuscarawas forecast zone and Tuscarawas County — the most common reported hazard around Zoar, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (44 days) and flooding (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 171 | Jun 2026 | Apr 20, 2011 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 44 | Jul 2025 | Jun 28, 1998 · $20 million damage |
| Flooding | 31 | Apr 2024 | Sep 8, 2004 · 1 death · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2026 | Jan 13, 1999 · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 17 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2011 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 2001 | — |
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 Tuscarawas forecast zone and Tuscarawas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Zoar?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 60 miles north-northwest. 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 Zoar | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 60 mi north-northwest | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 64 mi east | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 151 mi west-southwest | 18,400 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 Zoar
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 53 tornadoes within 25 miles of Zoar, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 8, 1969, which touched down about 25 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on June 5, 2025, which touched down about 10 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 244 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 July 21, 1983.
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 Zoar'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.
Zoar radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Zoar, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 60 miles north-northwest. KPBZ (Pittsburgh, PA) is 64 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Zoar?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Zoar the lowest scan from KCLE is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Zoar 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 Zoar, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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