Crystal Lakes, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Crystal Lakes, Clark County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Crystal Lakes?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 152 days in the Clark forecast zone and Clark County — the most common reported hazard around Crystal Lakes, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (48 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 152 | Jun 2026 | Jan 5, 1997 · $75,000 damage |
| Flooding | 48 | Jun 2026 | May 22, 2014 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jun 2026 | May 7, 1998 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 16 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · $17 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Aug 2003 | — |
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 Clark forecast zone and Clark County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Crystal Lakes get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Crystal Lakes, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the New Carlisle weather station 3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 3.7 | 6.2 | 5.3 | 3.0 | 0.1 | 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 Crystal Lakes?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 34 miles south-southeast. 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 Crystal Lakes | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 34 mi south-southeast | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 120 mi west | 12,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 134 mi northwest | 15,200 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 Crystal Lakes
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 120 tornadoes within 25 miles of Crystal Lakes, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 13 miles southeast of town and caused 36 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 19, 2025, which touched down about 8 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 296 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 35 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 Crystal Lakes'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.
Crystal Lakes radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Crystal Lakes, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 34 miles south-southeast. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 120 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Crystal Lakes?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Crystal Lakes the lowest scan from KILN is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Crystal Lakes 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 Crystal Lakes, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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