Blakeslee, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Blakeslee, Williams County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Blakeslee?
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 Blakeslee, 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 Blakeslee get?
A normal year brings about 33 inches of snow to Blakeslee, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Montpelier weather station 7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.3 | 7.8 | 9.2 | 8.9 | 4.4 | 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 Blakeslee?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 51 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 Blakeslee | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 51 mi west-southwest | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 103 mi north-northwest | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 104 mi northeast | 10,200 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 Blakeslee
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 67 tornadoes within 25 miles of Blakeslee, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 20 miles north-northwest of town and caused 23 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 30, 2025, which passed about 16 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 146 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 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 Blakeslee'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.
Blakeslee radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Blakeslee, OH?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 51 miles west-southwest. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Blakeslee?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Blakeslee the lowest scan from KIWX is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Blakeslee 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 Blakeslee, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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