Gilboa, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gilboa, Putnam County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gilboa?
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 Gilboa, 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 Gilboa get?
A normal year brings about 33 inches of snow to Gilboa, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pandora weather station 5.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.9 | 6.5 | 10.6 | 8.3 | 4.3 | 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 Gilboa?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 95 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 Gilboa | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 95 mi west-northwest | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 111 mi east-northeast | 11,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 111 mi south | 11,200 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 Gilboa
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 81 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gilboa, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 8, 1953, which passed about 14 miles north of town and caused 17 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 23 miles west of town.
Hail: 160 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 25, 2011.
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 Gilboa'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.
Gilboa radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gilboa, OH?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 95 miles west-northwest. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gilboa?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gilboa the lowest scan from KIWX is about 8,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Gilboa 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 Gilboa, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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