Amanda, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Amanda, Fairfield County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Amanda?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 148 days in the Fairfield forecast zone and Fairfield County — the most common reported hazard around Amanda, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (50 days) and flooding (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 148 | Jun 2026 | Apr 20, 2011 · $60,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 50 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 41 | May 2026 | Jan 5, 2005 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jul 2025 | Jan 21, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 13 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · 1 death · $17 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2011 | — |
| 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 Fairfield forecast zone and Fairfield County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Amanda get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Amanda, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Circleville weather station 11.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 2.0 | 6.7 | 4.6 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 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 Amanda?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 60 miles west-southwest. 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 Amanda | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 60 mi west-southwest | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 108 mi south-southeast | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 130 mi north-northeast | 14,500 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 Amanda
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 80 tornadoes within 25 miles of Amanda, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in September and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 10, 1973, which passed about 24 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on March 30, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 181 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 26, 2019.
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 Amanda'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.
Amanda radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Amanda, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 60 miles west-southwest. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Amanda?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Amanda the lowest scan from KILN is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Amanda 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 Amanda, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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