Middle Point, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Middle Point, Van Wert County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Middle Point?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 111 days in the Van Wert forecast zone and Van Wert County — the most common reported hazard around Middle Point, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (39 days) and high winds (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 111 | Jun 2026 | Jul 20, 2023 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2026 | Jan 2, 1996 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 16 | Mar 2026 | Jan 18, 1996 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jul 2017 | Jul 10, 2017 · $425,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Jul 2015 | Jul 7, 2003 · $750,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2024 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2008 | Feb 24, 2007 · $30,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Mar 2023 | Aug 16, 2007 · $65,000 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 Van Wert forecast zone and Van Wert County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Middle Point get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Middle Point, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Van Wert 1 S weather station 7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 2.9 | 6.2 | 4.5 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 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 Middle Point?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 74 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 Middle Point | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 74 mi west-northwest | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 105 mi south-southeast | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 125 mi southwest | 13,600 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 Middle Point
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 123 tornadoes within 25 miles of Middle Point, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 13 miles east-southeast of town and caused 13 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 168 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 26, 2014.
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 Middle Point'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.
Middle Point radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Middle Point, OH?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 74 miles west-northwest. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Middle Point?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Middle Point the lowest scan from KIWX is about 6,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Middle Point 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 Middle Point, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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