Kilbourne, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kilbourne, Delaware County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kilbourne?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 127 days in the Delaware forecast zone and Delaware County — the most common reported hazard around Kilbourne, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (37 days) and flooding (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 127 | Jun 2026 | May 18, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 37 | May 2026 | Jan 5, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | May 2020 | Jun 15, 2004 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 14 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · 1 death · $18 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2011 | — |
| 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 Delaware forecast zone and Delaware County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kilbourne get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Kilbourne, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Westerville weather station 14.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 3.4 | 6.9 | 5.3 | 2.8 | 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 Kilbourne?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 78 miles southwest. 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 Kilbourne | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 78 mi southwest | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 94 mi northeast | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPBZ Pittsburgh, PA | 145 mi east | 17,200 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 Kilbourne
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 80 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kilbourne, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 13, 1981, which passed about 12 miles north-northeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on December 29, 2024, which touched down about 25 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 255 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 10, 1984.
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 Kilbourne'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.
Kilbourne radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kilbourne, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 78 miles southwest. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kilbourne?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kilbourne the lowest scan from KILN is about 6,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Kilbourne 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 Kilbourne, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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