Eldorado, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Eldorado, Preble County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Eldorado?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 105 days in the Preble forecast zone and Preble County — the most common reported hazard around Eldorado, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (40 days) and flooding (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 105 | Jun 2026 | Nov 7, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 31 | May 2026 | Jan 5, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jul 2024 | Jun 15, 2003 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 16 | Sep 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · 2 deaths · $5.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Nov 2018 | — |
| 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 Preble forecast zone and Preble County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Eldorado get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Eldorado, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the W Manchester 3 Wsw weather station 2.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.3 | 1.6 | 6.0 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 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 Eldorado?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 56 miles 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 Eldorado | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 56 mi southeast | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 86 mi west | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 114 mi north-northwest | 11,700 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 Eldorado
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 99 tornadoes within 25 miles of Eldorado, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF4 on May 27, 2019, which passed about 13 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 25, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles north of town.
Hail: 171 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 18, 2000.
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 Eldorado'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.
Eldorado radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Eldorado, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 56 miles southeast. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Eldorado?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Eldorado the lowest scan from KILN is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Eldorado 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 Eldorado, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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