Waterford, Ohio — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Waterford, Knox County.
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Waterford sprawls gently across the undulating terrain of Knox County, Ohio, a place where the land itself seems to sigh with the passage of seasons. It lies 15.8 miles south-south-west of Mansfield, OH (from Mansfield, OH: bearing 200°T), and is situated 9.5 miles south-south-west of Lexington. The fields, a patchwork of emerald and ochre depending on the agricultural cycle, roll towards the horizon, broken by stands of mature oak and maple that whisper secrets in the breeze. A quiet dignity pervades the air, a sense of groundedness that comes from living in close communion with the earth, where the light at dusk often paints the western sky in hues of bruised plum and fading ember, a spectacle that demands a moment of stillness. The character of Waterford is etched not in grand monuments, but in the sturdy architecture of its homes and the weathered faces of its long-time residents, a testament to endurance and a deep-rooted connection to this specific patch of Ohio soil. The history of Waterford is inextricably linked to the fertile land and the waterways that have long sustained its people. Early settlers, drawn by the rich soil and the promise of agricultural bounty, established a community that thrived on the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock, a tradition that continues to inform the local economy. The nearby Kokosing River, a ribbon of silver winding through the landscape, was once a vital artery for transportation and industry, and though its role has shifted, its presence continues to shape the character of Waterford, offering quiet stretches for contemplation and recreation. While no single industry defines Waterford today, the spirit of self-reliance and a commitment to the land remains, evident in the small businesses that dot the main thoroughfare and the agricultural enterprises that stretch across the surrounding countryside, each contributing to the enduring rhythm of life in this corner of Ohio.
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| Location | Waterford, Knox County, Ohio |
| Coordinates | 40.543393°N, 82.618781°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 43019, 45786 |
| Area Code | 614, 937 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Waterford, Ohio, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Waterford includes coordinates 40.543393°N, 82.618781°W, situated in Knox County. ZIP code 43019, 45786. Telephone area code: 614, 937. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.