Lynchburg, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lynchburg, Highland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lynchburg?
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 Lynchburg, 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 Lynchburg get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to Lynchburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hillsboro weather station 9.5 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 Lynchburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 13 miles north. 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 Lynchburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 13 mi north | 700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 117 mi south-southeast | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 128 mi east-southeast | 14,100 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 Lynchburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 111 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lynchburg, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 9, 1999, which passed about 24 miles west of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 16 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 169 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 13, 1998.
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 Lynchburg'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.
Lynchburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lynchburg, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 13 miles north. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lynchburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lynchburg the lowest scan from KILN is about 700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- New Vienna, OH radar 8 mi
- Hillsboro, OH radar 10 mi
- Blanchester, OH radar 11 mi
- Wilmington, OH radar 13 mi
- Leesburg, OH radar 14 mi
- Sardinia, OH radar 16 mi
- Mount Orab, OH radar 16 mi
- Williamsburg, OH radar 19 mi
- Sabina, OH radar 19 mi
- Morrow, OH radar 19 mi