Fletcher, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fletcher, Miami County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fletcher?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 136 days in the Miami forecast zone and Miami County — the most common reported hazard around Fletcher, mostly in July and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (41 days) and flooding (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 136 | Jun 2026 | Sep 4, 2011 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 33 | May 2026 | Dec 22, 2013 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Jul 2025 | May 21, 2014 · $1.3 million damage |
| High winds | 16 | Sep 2024 | Jan 10, 2000 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Aug 2019 | Apr 9, 2001 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | 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 Miami forecast zone and Miami County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fletcher get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Fletcher, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Piqua weather station 6.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.5 | 2.6 | 6.3 | 3.1 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 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 Fletcher?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 52 miles south-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 Fletcher | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 52 mi south-southeast | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 118 mi northwest | 12,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 119 mi west-southwest | 12,500 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 Fletcher
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 97 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fletcher, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 16 miles north of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 19, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles north of town.
Hail: 216 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 March 14, 2024.
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 Fletcher'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.
Fletcher radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fletcher, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 52 miles south-southeast. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fletcher?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fletcher the lowest scan from KILN is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fletcher 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 Fletcher, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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