Bairdstown, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bairdstown, Wood County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bairdstown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 152 days in the Wood forecast zone and Wood County — the most common reported hazard around Bairdstown, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (36 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 152 | May 2026 | Jul 8, 2003 · $2.5 million damage |
| High winds | 36 | Jan 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $6.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Dec 2022 | Dec 22, 2004 · $1.8 million damage |
| Flooding | 21 | May 2021 | Jan 4, 2005 · $2.1 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jun 2006 | Jun 21, 2006 · $750,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Dec 2022 | Feb 2, 1996 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2025 | Jan 5, 2005 · $6.2 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jun 2019 | Jul 21, 1998 · $250,000 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 Wood forecast zone and Wood County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bairdstown get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Bairdstown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hoytville 2 Ne weather station 8.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.0 | 5.0 | 7.8 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 0.9 | 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 Bairdstown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 92 miles east. 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 Bairdstown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 92 mi east | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 106 mi north | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 109 mi west | 11,000 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 Bairdstown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bairdstown, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 8, 1953, which passed about 6 miles north of town and caused 17 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 7, 2024, which touched down about 18 miles west of town.
Hail: 182 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 9, 2000.
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 Bairdstown'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.
Bairdstown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bairdstown, OH?
KCLE (Cleveland, OH), about 92 miles east. KDTX (Detroit, MI) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bairdstown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bairdstown the lowest scan from KCLE is about 8,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Bairdstown 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 Bairdstown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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