Payne, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Payne, Paulding County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Payne?
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 Payne, 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 Payne get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Payne, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Paulding weather station 7.7 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 Payne?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 54 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 Payne | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 54 mi west-northwest | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 124 mi south-southeast | 13,400 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 Payne
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 104 tornadoes within 25 miles of Payne, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F4 on November 10, 2002, which passed about 14 miles southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles south of town.
Hail: 220 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 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 Payne'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.
Payne radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Payne, OH?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 54 miles west-northwest. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 124 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Payne?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Payne the lowest scan from KIWX is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Payne 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 Payne, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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