Fort Loramie, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fort Loramie, Shelby County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fort Loramie?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 115 days in the Shelby forecast zone and Shelby County — the most common reported hazard around Fort Loramie, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (44 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 115 | Jun 2026 | Sep 26, 2003 · $150,000 damage |
| Flooding | 44 | Apr 2025 | Feb 25, 2018 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2026 | Jan 2, 1996 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jul 2025 | Jul 8, 2003 · $150,000 damage |
| High winds | 15 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · $5.7 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2022 | Jul 6, 2022 · 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 Shelby forecast zone and Shelby County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fort Loramie get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Fort Loramie, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Versailles weather station 10.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 5.2 | 9.1 | 6.9 | 3.8 | 0.3 | 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 Fort Loramie?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 70 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 Fort Loramie | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 70 mi south-southeast | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 99 mi northwest | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 110 mi west-southwest | 11,200 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 Fort Loramie
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 87 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fort Loramie, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which crossed near town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 19, 2025, which touched down about 13 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 171 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 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 Fort Loramie'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.
Fort Loramie radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fort Loramie, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 70 miles south-southeast. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fort Loramie?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fort Loramie the lowest scan from KILN is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fort Loramie 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 Fort Loramie, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Sidney, OH radar 11 mi
- Botkins, OH radar 12 mi
- St. Marys, OH radar 14 mi
- St. Henry, OH radar 15 mi
- Bradford, OH radar 15 mi
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