Fairfield, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fairfield, Butler County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fairfield?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 149 days in the Butler forecast zone and Butler County — the most common reported hazard around Fairfield, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (62 days) and flooding (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 149 | Jun 2026 | Jan 5, 1997 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 62 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 44 | Mar 2026 | Mar 5, 2026 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 44 | May 2026 | Apr 29, 1996 · 1 death · $3,000 damage |
| High winds | 15 | Sep 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $42 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Sep 2018 | Sep 4, 2011 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Nov 2018 | — |
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 Butler forecast zone and Butler County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fairfield get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Fairfield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cheviot weather station 12.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 0.2 | 2.6 | 6.0 | 4.3 | 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 Fairfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 39 miles east. 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 Fairfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 39 mi east | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 96 mi west-northwest | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 120 mi southwest | 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 Fairfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 91 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fairfield, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 9 miles south-southwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 11 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 372 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 30, 1990.
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 Fairfield'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.
Fairfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fairfield, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 39 miles east. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fairfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fairfield the lowest scan from KILN is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fairfield 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 Fairfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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