Franklin, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Franklin, Warren County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Franklin?
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 Franklin, 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 Franklin get?
A normal year brings about 9.7 inches of snow to Franklin, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Middletown weather station 6.5 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 Franklin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 27 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 Franklin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 27 mi east-southeast | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 106 mi west | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 141 mi southwest | 16,400 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 Franklin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 114 tornadoes within 25 miles of Franklin, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 14 miles east-northeast of town and caused 36 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 22 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 380 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 35 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 Franklin'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.
Franklin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Franklin, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 27 miles east-southeast. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Franklin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Franklin the lowest scan from KILN is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Franklin 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 Franklin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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