Five Points, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Five Points, Warren County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Five Points?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 182 days in the Warren forecast zone and Warren County — the most common reported hazard around Five Points, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (65 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (60 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 182 | Apr 2026 | Sep 27, 2003 · $4.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 65 | Jun 2026 | Mar 4, 2015 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 60 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 43 | Jun 2026 | Apr 16, 1998 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 15 | Sep 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $24 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jun 2010 | May 30, 2004 · 1 death |
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 Warren forecast zone and Warren County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Five Points get?
A normal year brings about 9.7 inches of snow to Five Points, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Middletown weather station 12.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 4.7 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 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 Five Points?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 22 miles east-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 Five Points | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 22 mi east-southeast | 1,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 112 mi west | 11,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 144 mi south-southeast | 17,000 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 Five Points
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 118 tornadoes within 25 miles of Five Points, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 9 miles northeast of town and caused 36 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 2, 2025, which touched down about 2 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 380 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 40 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 Five Points'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.
Five Points radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Five Points, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 22 miles east-southeast. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Five Points?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Five Points the lowest scan from KILN is about 1,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Five Points 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 Five Points, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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