Gratis, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gratis, Preble County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gratis?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 105 days in the Preble forecast zone and Preble County — the most common reported hazard around Gratis, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (40 days) and flooding (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 105 | Jun 2026 | Nov 7, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 31 | May 2026 | Jan 5, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jul 2024 | Jun 15, 2003 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 16 | Sep 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · 2 deaths · $5.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| 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 Preble forecast zone and Preble County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Gratis get?
A normal year brings about 9.7 inches of snow to Gratis, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Middletown weather station 11.2 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 Gratis?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 41 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 Gratis | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 41 mi east-southeast | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 93 mi west | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 133 mi north-northwest | 15,000 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 Gratis
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 111 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gratis, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 20 miles southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 16 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 285 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 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 Gratis'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.
Gratis radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gratis, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 41 miles east-southeast. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gratis?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gratis the lowest scan from KILN is about 2,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Gratis 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 Gratis, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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