Wilder, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wilder, Campbell County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wilder?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 87 days in the Campbell forecast zone and Campbell County — the most common reported hazard around Wilder, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (47 days) and flash flooding (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 87 | Dec 2025 | Aug 28, 2024 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 35 | Feb 2025 | May 19, 2020 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 30 | Apr 2024 | Apr 2, 2024 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Aug 2023 | — |
| High winds | 8 | Sep 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $10 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | 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 Campbell forecast zone and Campbell County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wilder get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Wilder, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cincinnati Northern Ky Ap weather station 10.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.8 | 4.1 | 7.7 | 6.7 | 3.4 | 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 Wilder?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 44 miles northeast. 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 Wilder | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 44 mi northeast | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 107 mi west-northwest | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 108 mi southwest | 10,800 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 Wilder
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 87 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wilder, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 14 miles northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 25 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 336 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 May 2, 1983.
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 Wilder'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.
Wilder radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wilder, KY?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 44 miles northeast. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wilder?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wilder the lowest scan from KILN is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wilder 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 Wilder, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.