Cincinnati, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cincinnati, Appanoose County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cincinnati?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 48 days in the Appanoose forecast zone and Appanoose County — the most common reported hazard around Cincinnati, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (40 days) and flooding (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 48 | Oct 2024 | Jul 28, 2015 · $600,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Jan 2024 | Feb 24, 2007 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 31 | Sep 2019 | Jun 12, 2010 · $20 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Aug 2021 | Aug 24, 2007 · $600,000 damage |
| High winds | 17 | Mar 2025 | Nov 10, 1998 · $305,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 17 | Dec 2024 | Dec 11, 2007 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2024 | Sep 21, 1999 · $294,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 7 | Jan 2024 | Dec 9, 2009 · $50,000 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 Appanoose forecast zone and Appanoose County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cincinnati get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Cincinnati, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Centerville weather station 7.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 7.1 | 5.0 | 3.2 | 1.7 | 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 Cincinnati?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 87 miles north-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 Cincinnati | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 87 mi north-northwest | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 139 mi east-northeast | 16,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 145 mi south-southwest | 17,100 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 Cincinnati
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 67 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cincinnati, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 7, 1984, which passed about 21 miles northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 30, 2024, which touched down about 24 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 210 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 38 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 27, 2008.
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 Cincinnati'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.
Cincinnati radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cincinnati, IA?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 87 miles north-northwest. KDVN (Quad Cities, IA) is 139 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cincinnati?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cincinnati the lowest scan from KDMX is about 7,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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