Continental, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Continental, Putnam County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Continental?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 82 days in the Putnam forecast zone and Putnam County — the most common reported hazard around Continental, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (35 days) and high winds (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 82 | May 2026 | May 18, 1997 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2026 | Jan 2, 1996 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 18 | Mar 2026 | Apr 28, 2011 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Apr 2025 | Mar 10, 2009 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jun 2015 | Aug 22, 2007 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Dec 2022 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2008 | Feb 24, 2007 · $30,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Feb 2007 | — |
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 Putnam forecast zone and Putnam County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Continental get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Continental, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Grover Hill weather station 12 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 5.0 | 7.6 | 6.1 | 4.6 | 0.1 | 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 Continental?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 76 miles west-northwest. 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 Continental | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 76 mi west-northwest | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 118 mi north-northeast | 12,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 118 mi south-southeast | 12,500 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 Continental
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 87 tornadoes within 25 miles of Continental, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 8, 1953, which passed about 21 miles east-northeast of town and caused 17 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 11 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 144 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 26, 2014.
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 Continental'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.
Continental radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Continental, OH?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 76 miles west-northwest. KDTX (Detroit, MI) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Continental?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Continental the lowest scan from KIWX is about 6,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Continental 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 Continental, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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