Blanchester, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Blanchester, Clinton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Blanchester?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 145 days in the Clinton forecast zone and Clinton County — the most common reported hazard around Blanchester, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (58 days) and flooding (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 145 | Feb 2026 | Apr 9, 1999 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 58 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 35 | Mar 2026 | Mar 19, 2008 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Jun 2025 | May 6, 2022 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 19 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · $5.1 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Excessive heat | 6 | 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 Clinton forecast zone and Clinton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Blanchester get?
A normal year brings about 27 inches of snow to Blanchester, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wfo Wilmington weather station 11.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.1 | 4.6 | 8.9 | 7.4 | 4.1 | 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 Blanchester?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 12 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 Blanchester | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 12 mi northeast | 600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 123 mi south-southeast | 13,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 126 mi west-northwest | 13,800 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 Blanchester
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 115 tornadoes within 25 miles of Blanchester, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 24 miles north of town and caused 36 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 2, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 274 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 13, 1998.
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 Blanchester'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.
Blanchester radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Blanchester, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 12 miles northeast. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 123 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Blanchester?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Blanchester the lowest scan from KILN is about 600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Blanchester 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 Blanchester, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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