Mount Sterling, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mount Sterling, Madison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mount Sterling?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 97 days in the Madison forecast zone and Madison County — the most common reported hazard around Mount Sterling, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (37 days) and flooding (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 22 | May 2026 | Jan 5, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 16 | Mar 2026 | Feb 11, 2009 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Mar 2020 | Jun 29, 1998 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| 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 Madison forecast zone and Madison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mount Sterling get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to Mount Sterling, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sedalia weather station 10.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.3 | 3.3 | 6.7 | 5.9 | 3.8 | 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 Mount Sterling?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 36 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 Mount Sterling | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 36 mi southwest | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 128 mi southeast | 14,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 139 mi north-northeast | 16,100 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 Mount Sterling
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 93 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mount Sterling, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 22 miles northwest of town and caused 36 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 20 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 183 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 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 Mount Sterling'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.
Mount Sterling radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mount Sterling, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 36 miles southwest. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 128 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mount Sterling?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mount Sterling the lowest scan from KILN is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mount Sterling 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 Mount Sterling, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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