Wren, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wren, Van Wert County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wren?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 111 days in the Van Wert forecast zone and Van Wert County — the most common reported hazard around Wren, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (39 days) and high winds (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 111 | Jun 2026 | Jul 20, 2023 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2026 | Jan 2, 1996 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 16 | Mar 2026 | Jan 18, 1996 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jul 2017 | Jul 10, 2017 · $425,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Jul 2015 | Jul 7, 2003 · $750,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2024 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2008 | Feb 24, 2007 · $30,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Mar 2023 | Aug 16, 2007 · $65,000 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 Van Wert forecast zone and Van Wert County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wren get?
A normal year brings about 28 inches of snow to Wren, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Decatur 1 N weather station 8.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.2 | 5.5 | 9.2 | 7.5 | 4.2 | 0.5 | 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 Wren?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 62 miles 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 Wren | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 62 mi northwest | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 108 mi south-southeast | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 110 mi southwest | 11,100 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 Wren
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 110 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wren, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 8 miles south-southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which touched down about 7 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 181 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 Wren'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.
Wren radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wren, OH?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 62 miles northwest. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wren?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wren the lowest scan from KIWX is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wren 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 Wren, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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