Wauseon, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wauseon, Fulton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wauseon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 72 days in the Fulton forecast zone and Fulton County — the most common reported hazard around Wauseon, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (32 days) and high winds (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 72 | Jun 2026 | Jun 26, 2025 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Mar 19, 1996 · $6,000 damage |
| High winds | 19 | Mar 2026 | Oct 30, 1996 · $175,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Aug 2020 | Aug 24, 1998 · $1.1 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2019 | Mar 13, 1997 · $40,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2024 | Feb 2, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | Apr 2025 | Apr 3, 2025 · $1,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jun 1999 | — |
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 Fulton forecast zone and Fulton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wauseon get?
A normal year brings about 27 inches of snow to Wauseon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wauseon Wtp weather station 2.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.9 | 5.3 | 9.2 | 7.0 | 4.0 | 0.4 | 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 Wauseon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 82 miles west. 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 Wauseon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 82 mi west | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 86 mi north-northeast | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 117 mi northwest | 12,300 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 Wauseon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 54 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wauseon, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on November 10, 2002, which passed about 19 miles south-southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on August 11, 2021, which touched down about 12 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 165 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 9, 2000.
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 Wauseon'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.
Wauseon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wauseon, OH?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 82 miles west. KDTX (Detroit, MI) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wauseon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wauseon the lowest scan from KIWX 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 Wauseon 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 Wauseon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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