Alvordton, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Alvordton, Williams County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Alvordton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 69 days in the Williams forecast zone and Williams County — the most common reported hazard around Alvordton, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (34 days) and high winds (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | Mar 2025 | Aug 4, 2010 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 11 | Nov 2020 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2019 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 4 | May 2010 | May 17, 1996 · $3.2 million damage |
| Flooding | 2 | Jun 2015 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | Feb 2011 | — |
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 Williams forecast zone and Williams County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Alvordton get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Alvordton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Stryker weather station 8.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.9 | 5.5 | 11.0 | 5.2 | 4.8 | 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 Alvordton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 69 miles west-southwest. 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 Alvordton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 69 mi west-southwest | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 87 mi northeast | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 102 mi north-northwest | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Alvordton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 65 tornadoes within 25 miles of Alvordton, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 15 miles north-northwest of town and caused 23 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on September 24, 2024, which touched down about 16 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 122 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 24, 1998.
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 Alvordton'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.
Alvordton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Alvordton, OH?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 69 miles west-southwest. KDTX (Detroit, MI) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Alvordton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Alvordton the lowest scan from KIWX is about 5,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Alvordton 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 Alvordton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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