Nettle Lake, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Nettle Lake, Williams County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Nettle Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 69 days in the Williams forecast zone and Williams County — the most common reported hazard around Nettle Lake, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (34 days) and high winds (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | Mar 2025 | Aug 4, 2010 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 11 | Nov 2020 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2019 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 4 | May 2010 | May 17, 1996 · $3.2 million damage |
| Flooding | 2 | Jun 2015 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | 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 Williams forecast zone and Williams County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Nettle Lake get?
A normal year brings about 33 inches of snow to Nettle Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Montpelier weather station 8.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.3 | 7.8 | 9.2 | 8.9 | 4.4 | 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 Nettle Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 55 miles west-southwest. 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 Nettle Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 55 mi west-southwest | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 94 mi north-northwest | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 95 mi northeast | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Nettle Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Nettle Lake, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 10 miles north-northwest of town and caused 23 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 18 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 139 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 24, 1998.
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 Nettle Lake'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.
Nettle Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Nettle Lake, OH?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 55 miles west-southwest. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Nettle Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Nettle Lake the lowest scan from KIWX is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Nettle Lake 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 Nettle Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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