Hillsboro, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hillsboro, Highland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hillsboro?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 132 days in the Highland forecast zone and Highland County — the most common reported hazard around Hillsboro, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (52 days) and flash flooding (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 132 | Jun 2025 | Apr 5, 2017 · $45,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 52 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Jun 2025 | Aug 17, 2016 · $300,000 damage |
| Flooding | 29 | Jun 2026 | Aug 10, 2018 · $25,000 damage |
| High winds | 11 | Sep 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $5.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | 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 Highland forecast zone and Highland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hillsboro get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to Hillsboro, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hillsboro weather station 1.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.2 | 2.2 | 6.9 | 5.0 | 3.4 | 0.2 | 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 Hillsboro?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 18 miles northwest. 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 Hillsboro | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 18 mi northwest | 1,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 113 mi south | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 119 mi east-southeast | 12,600 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 Hillsboro
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 93 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hillsboro, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 23, 1968, which passed about 15 miles west-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 10 miles west of town.
Hail: 164 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 14, 2014.
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 Hillsboro'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.
Hillsboro radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hillsboro, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 18 miles northwest. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hillsboro?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hillsboro the lowest scan from KILN is about 1,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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