Ottoville, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ottoville, Putnam County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ottoville?
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 Ottoville, 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 Ottoville get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Ottoville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Grover Hill weather station 9.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 5.0 | 7.6 | 6.1 | 4.6 | 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 Ottoville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 77 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 Ottoville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 77 mi west-northwest | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 108 mi south-southeast | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 130 mi north-northeast | 14,400 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 Ottoville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 103 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ottoville, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 12 miles 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: 150 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 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 Ottoville'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.
Ottoville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ottoville, OH?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 77 miles west-northwest. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ottoville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ottoville the lowest scan from KIWX is about 6,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ottoville 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 Ottoville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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