New Boston, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for New Boston, Scioto County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits New Boston?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 160 days in the Scioto forecast zone and Scioto County — the most common reported hazard around New Boston, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (58 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 160 | Jun 2026 | Mar 23, 2011 · 1 death · $1,000 damage |
| Flooding | 58 | Feb 2025 | Feb 20, 2000 · 2 deaths · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 53 | Feb 2026 | Feb 16, 2003 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 52 | May 2026 | Jul 21, 2010 · 1 death · $300,000 damage |
| High winds | 11 | Dec 2019 | Sep 14, 2008 · $9.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | 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 Scioto forecast zone and Scioto County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does New Boston get?
A normal year brings about 6.6 inches of snow to New Boston, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Greenup Locks & Dam weather station 8.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 3.7 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 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 New Boston?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 66 miles northwest. 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 New Boston | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 66 mi northwest | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 72 mi east-southeast | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 83 mi south-southwest | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 New Boston
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 45 tornadoes within 25 miles of New Boston, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F5 on April 23, 1968, which passed about 8 miles east-southeast of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 26, 2024, which passed about 24 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 118 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 5, 1996.
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 New Boston'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.
New Boston radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to New Boston, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 66 miles northwest. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 72 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in New Boston?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over New Boston the lowest scan from KILN is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for New Boston 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 New Boston, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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