Day Heights, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Day Heights, Clermont County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Day Heights?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 199 days in the Clermont forecast zone and Clermont County — the most common reported hazard around Day Heights, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (64 days) and flooding (56 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 199 | Jun 2026 | Jun 10, 1999 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 64 | Jun 2026 | Jul 17, 2001 · $1.8 million damage |
| Flooding | 56 | Apr 2025 | Jun 9, 2010 · 2 deaths · $3,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 54 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 14 | Mar 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Nov 2018 | Feb 13, 2007 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Aug 2002 | May 24, 1996 · $50,000 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 Clermont forecast zone and Clermont County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Day Heights get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Day Heights, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kings Mills weather station 12.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 5.2 | 3.7 | 2.8 | 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 Day Heights?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 27 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 Day Heights | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 27 mi northeast | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 116 mi west-northwest | 12,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 120 mi south-southeast | 12,800 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 Day Heights
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 118 tornadoes within 25 miles of Day Heights, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 22 miles west of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 10 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 358 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 8, 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 Day Heights'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.
Day Heights radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Day Heights, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 27 miles northeast. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Day Heights?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Day Heights the lowest scan from KILN is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Day Heights 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 Day Heights, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.