Holiday Valley, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Holiday Valley, Clark County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Holiday Valley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 152 days in the Clark forecast zone and Clark County — the most common reported hazard around Holiday Valley, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (48 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 152 | Jun 2026 | Jan 5, 1997 · $75,000 damage |
| Flooding | 48 | Jun 2026 | May 22, 2014 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jun 2026 | May 7, 1998 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 16 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · $17 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Aug 2003 | — |
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 Clark forecast zone and Clark County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Holiday Valley get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Holiday Valley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the New Carlisle weather station 6.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 3.7 | 6.2 | 5.3 | 3.0 | 0.1 | 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 Holiday Valley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 31 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 Holiday Valley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 31 mi south-southeast | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 124 mi west | 13,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 138 mi northwest | 15,900 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 Holiday Valley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 117 tornadoes within 25 miles of Holiday Valley, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 9 miles southeast of town and caused 36 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 19, 2025, which touched down about 9 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 295 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 4, 2025.
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 Holiday Valley'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.
Holiday Valley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Holiday Valley, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 31 miles south-southeast. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 124 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Holiday Valley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Holiday Valley the lowest scan from KILN is about 1,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Holiday Valley 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 Holiday Valley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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