Kalida, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kalida, Putnam County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kalida?
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 Kalida, 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 Kalida get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Kalida, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ottawa weather station 8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 3.9 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 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 Kalida?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 82 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 Kalida | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 82 mi west-northwest | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 110 mi south | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 124 mi north-northeast | 13,400 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 Kalida
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 95 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kalida, 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 22 miles northeast of town and caused 17 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 9 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 157 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 12, 1980.
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 Kalida'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.
Kalida radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kalida, OH?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 82 miles west-northwest. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kalida?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kalida the lowest scan from KIWX is about 7,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Kalida 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 Kalida, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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