Fayetteville, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fayetteville, Brown County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fayetteville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 151 days in the Brown forecast zone and Brown County — the most common reported hazard around Fayetteville, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (48 days) and flash flooding (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 151 | Sep 2025 | Mar 3, 2023 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 48 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 43 | Jul 2025 | Jul 18, 2015 · 3 deaths · $3.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 38 | Jul 2025 | Mar 2, 1997 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 10 | Sep 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $5.2 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2022 | — |
| 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 Brown forecast zone and Brown County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Fayetteville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 17 miles north-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 Fayetteville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 17 mi north-northeast | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 115 mi south-southeast | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 130 mi west-northwest | 14,500 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 Fayetteville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 115 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fayetteville, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 9, 1999, which passed about 18 miles west-northwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 14 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 229 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 13, 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 Fayetteville'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.
Fayetteville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fayetteville, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 17 miles north-northeast. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fayetteville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fayetteville the lowest scan from KILN is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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