Lafayette, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lafayette, Allen County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lafayette?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 90 days in the Allen forecast zone and Allen County — the most common reported hazard around Lafayette, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (34 days) and high winds (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 90 | Jun 2026 | Jun 22, 2006 · $1.6 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Jan 2, 1996 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 21 | Mar 2026 | Apr 6, 1997 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jul 2020 | Aug 22, 2007 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2024 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2008 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Apr 2019 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jul 2006 | Jun 21, 2006 · $80,000 damage |
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 Allen forecast zone and Allen County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lafayette get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Lafayette, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lima Wwtp weather station 9.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 4.1 | 6.0 | 5.1 | 2.8 | 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 Lafayette?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 93 miles south. 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 Lafayette | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 93 mi south | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 100 mi west-northwest | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 118 mi east-northeast | 12,400 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 Lafayette
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 78 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lafayette, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 7 miles north-northwest of town and caused 13 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 14, 2024, which passed about 21 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 174 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 March 14, 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 Lafayette'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.
Lafayette radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lafayette, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 93 miles south. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lafayette?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lafayette the lowest scan from KILN is about 8,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lafayette 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 Lafayette, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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