Archbold, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Archbold, Fulton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Archbold?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 72 days in the Fulton forecast zone and Fulton County — the most common reported hazard around Archbold, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (32 days) and high winds (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 72 | Jun 2026 | Jun 26, 2025 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Mar 19, 1996 · $6,000 damage |
| High winds | 19 | Mar 2026 | Oct 30, 1996 · $175,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Aug 2020 | Aug 24, 1998 · $1.1 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2019 | Mar 13, 1997 · $40,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2024 | Feb 2, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | Apr 2025 | Apr 3, 2025 · $1,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jun 1999 | — |
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 Fulton forecast zone and Fulton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Archbold get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Archbold, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Stryker weather station 6.2 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 Archbold?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 73 miles west. 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 Archbold | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 73 mi west | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 92 mi north-northeast | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 114 mi north-northwest | 11,800 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 Archbold
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 59 tornadoes within 25 miles of Archbold, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on November 10, 2002, which passed about 22 miles southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 7, 2024, which touched down about 25 miles south of town.
Hail: 123 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 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 Archbold'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.
Archbold radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Archbold, OH?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 73 miles west. KDTX (Detroit, MI) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Archbold?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Archbold the lowest scan from KIWX is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Archbold 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 Archbold, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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