Hicksville, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hicksville, Defiance County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hicksville?
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 Hicksville, 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 Hicksville get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Hicksville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Paulding weather station 14.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.9 | 3.7 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 4.1 | 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 Hicksville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 49 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 Hicksville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 49 mi west | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 118 mi north-northwest | 12,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 118 mi northeast | 12,300 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 Hicksville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hicksville, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F3 on March 27, 1991, which passed about 22 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on March 30, 2025, which passed about 24 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 202 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on May 7, 2024.
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 Hicksville'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.
Hicksville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hicksville, OH?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 49 miles west. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hicksville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hicksville the lowest scan from KIWX is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hicksville 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 Hicksville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Antwerp, OH radar 8 mi
- Edgerton, OH radar 11 mi
- Paulding, OH radar 14 mi
- Payne, OH radar 15 mi
- Bryan, OH radar 17 mi
- Defiance, OH radar 21 mi
- Montpelier, OH radar 22 mi
- Stryker, OH radar 23 mi
- Convoy, OH radar 26 mi
- West Unity, OH radar 27 mi