Zanesville, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Zanesville, Wells County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Zanesville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 71 days in the Wells forecast zone and Wells County — the most common reported hazard around Zanesville, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (34 days) and high winds (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 71 | Jun 2026 | Nov 6, 2005 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Dec 13, 2013 · 1 death |
| High winds | 9 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | May 2019 | Jul 22, 1998 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2008 | Feb 24, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jun 2008 | Jun 9, 2008 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | Jun 2015 | Jul 5, 2003 · 1 death · $4.5 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 Wells forecast zone and Wells County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Zanesville get?
A normal year brings about 34 inches of snow to Zanesville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ft Wayne Intl Ap weather station 5.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.9 | 7.6 | 10.8 | 7.8 | 4.6 | 0.8 | 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 Zanesville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 38 miles 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 Zanesville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 38 mi northwest | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 99 mi south-southwest | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 129 mi southeast | 14,200 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 Zanesville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 93 tornadoes within 25 miles of Zanesville, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 23 miles south-southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 29, 2023, which touched down about 18 miles north of town.
Hail: 316 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 9.99-inch hail on May 6, 1961.
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 Zanesville'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.
Zanesville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Zanesville, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 38 miles northwest. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Zanesville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Zanesville the lowest scan from KIWX is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Zanesville 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 Zanesville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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