Kingston, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kingston, Ross County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kingston?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 128 days in the Ross forecast zone and Ross County — the most common reported hazard around Kingston, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (55 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (54 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 128 | Jun 2026 | May 11, 2014 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 55 | Jul 2025 | Mar 1, 2018 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 54 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jun 2026 | May 4, 1996 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 14 | Sep 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $8.9 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jun 2005 | Jun 12, 1996 · 1 death · $50,000 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 Ross forecast zone and Ross County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kingston get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Kingston, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Laurelville weather station 9.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.8 | 6.8 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 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 Kingston?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 49 miles west. 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 Kingston | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 49 mi west | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 103 mi southeast | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 132 mi south | 14,800 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 Kingston
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 59 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kingston, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on October 13, 1999, which passed about 7 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 25, 2024, which touched down about 15 miles east of town.
Hail: 135 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on May 1, 2012.
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 Kingston'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.
Kingston radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kingston, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 49 miles west. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kingston?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kingston the lowest scan from KILN is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kingston 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 Kingston, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Circleville, OH radar 9 mi
- Chillicothe, OH radar 10 mi
- Williamsport, OH radar 13 mi
- Frankfort, OH radar 15 mi
- South Bloomfield, OH radar 17 mi
- Ashville, OH radar 18 mi
- Commercial Point, OH radar 23 mi
- Lancaster, OH radar 24 mi
- Lithopolis, OH radar 24 mi
- Waverly, OH radar 24 mi