Paulding, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Paulding, Paulding County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Paulding?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 71 days in the Paulding forecast zone and Paulding County — the most common reported hazard around Paulding, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (36 days) and high winds (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 71 | Jun 2026 | Aug 29, 2022 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | Feb 25, 2008 · 1 death |
| High winds | 14 | Mar 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Jun 2015 | May 17, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jun 2017 | May 16, 1996 · $750,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2024 | 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 Paulding forecast zone and Paulding County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Paulding get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Paulding, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Paulding weather station 1.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.9 | 3.7 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 4.1 | 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 Paulding?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 60 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 Paulding | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 60 mi west-northwest | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 122 mi north-northeast | 13,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 126 mi south-southeast | 13,700 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 Paulding
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 84 tornadoes within 25 miles of Paulding, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F4 on November 10, 2002, which passed about 12 miles southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 17 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 164 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 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 Paulding'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.
Paulding radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Paulding, OH?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 60 miles west-northwest. KDTX (Detroit, MI) is 122 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Paulding?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Paulding the lowest scan from KIWX is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Paulding 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 Paulding, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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