Brunersburg, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brunersburg, Defiance County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brunersburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 74 days in the Defiance forecast zone and Defiance County — the most common reported hazard around Brunersburg, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (31 days) and high winds (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 74 | May 2026 | Aug 1, 2008 · $125,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 14 | Mar 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 · $8,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jun 2017 | May 25, 2011 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Apr 2026 | Feb 5, 2008 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2008 | Feb 24, 2007 · $30,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | 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 Defiance forecast zone and Defiance County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Brunersburg get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Brunersburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Defiance weather station 2.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.9 | 3.8 | 8.7 | 8.0 | 2.6 | 0.2 | 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 Brunersburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 68 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 Brunersburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 68 mi west | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 107 mi north-northeast | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 125 mi north-northwest | 13,500 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 Brunersburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 60 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brunersburg, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F4 on November 10, 2002, which passed about 14 miles southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 24 miles south of town.
Hail: 132 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 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 Brunersburg'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.
Brunersburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brunersburg, OH?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 68 miles west. KDTX (Detroit, MI) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Brunersburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brunersburg the lowest scan from KIWX is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Brunersburg 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 Brunersburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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