Defiance, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Defiance, Defiance County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Defiance?
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 Defiance, 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 Defiance get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Defiance, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Defiance weather station 1 mile 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 Defiance?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 69 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 Defiance | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 69 mi west | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 108 mi north-northeast | 10,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 127 mi north-northwest | 13,900 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 Defiance
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 66 tornadoes within 25 miles of Defiance, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F4 on June 8, 1953, which passed about 25 miles east of town and caused 17 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 22 miles south of town.
Hail: 140 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 Defiance'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.
Defiance radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Defiance, OH?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 69 miles west. KDTX (Detroit, MI) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Defiance?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Defiance the lowest scan from KIWX is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Defiance 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 Defiance, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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