Wapakoneta, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wapakoneta, Auglaize County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wapakoneta?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 98 days in the Auglaize forecast zone and Auglaize County — the most common reported hazard around Wapakoneta, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (45 days) and flooding (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 98 | Jun 2026 | Jul 10, 2013 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 45 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 38 | Apr 2024 | May 21, 2004 · $890,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Jun 2019 | May 17, 2019 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 15 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · $5.5 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Dec 2022 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 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 Auglaize forecast zone and Auglaize County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wapakoneta get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Wapakoneta, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lima Wwtp weather station 11.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 4.1 | 6.0 | 5.1 | 2.8 | 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 Wapakoneta?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 82 miles south-southeast. 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 Wapakoneta | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 82 mi south-southeast | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 96 mi northwest | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 125 mi west-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 Wapakoneta
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 83 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wapakoneta, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 16 miles north of town and caused 13 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 19, 2025, which touched down about 11 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 177 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 14, 2024.
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 Wapakoneta'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.
Wapakoneta radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wapakoneta, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 82 miles south-southeast. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wapakoneta?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wapakoneta the lowest scan from KILN is about 7,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Wapakoneta 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 Wapakoneta, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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