Clifton, OH Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Clifton, Greene County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Clifton?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 157 days in the Greene forecast zone and Greene County — the most common reported hazard around Clifton, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (53 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (38 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds157May 2026Jun 14, 1996 · $160,000 damage
Flooding53May 2026Jun 16, 2003 · $30,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms38Jan 2026Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage
Flash flooding22Feb 2026Jun 18, 2021 · $50,000 damage
High winds19Mar 2026Sep 14, 2008 · $18 million damage
Ice storms & sleet5Nov 2018—
Excessive heat5Jul 2019—
Extreme cold & wind chill4Dec 2022Dec 21, 2008 · 1 death

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 Greene forecast zone and Greene County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Clifton get?

A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to Clifton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Xenia 6 Sse weather station 14 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.3 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.10.73.87.35.32.60.50.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Clifton?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 26 miles south. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over CliftonView
KILN
Wilmington, OH		26 mi south1,500 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KIND
Indianapolis, IN		131 mi west14,500 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KIWX
Fort Wayne, IN		146 mi northwest17,400 ftLimited — 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 Clifton

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 108 tornadoes within 25 miles of Clifton, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which crossed near town and caused 36 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 19, 2025, which touched down about 13 miles north-northwest of town.

Hail: 288 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 4, 2025.

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 Clifton'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.

Clifton radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Clifton, OH?

KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 26 miles south. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 131 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Clifton?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Clifton the lowest scan from KILN is about 1,500 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Clifton 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 Clifton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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