North Star, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for North Star, Darke County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits North Star?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 141 days in the Darke forecast zone and Darke County — the most common reported hazard around North Star, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (45 days) and flooding (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 141 | Jun 2026 | Nov 7, 1996 · $320,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 45 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 43 | Apr 2025 | Jul 9, 2003 · $40,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Mar 2020 | Jul 8, 2003 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 16 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · $6.2 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2026 | Jan 11, 2026 · 1 death |
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 Darke forecast zone and Darke County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does North Star get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to North Star, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Versailles weather station 8.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 5.2 | 9.1 | 6.9 | 3.8 | 0.3 | 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 North Star?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 74 miles south-southeast. 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 North Star | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 74 mi south-southeast | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 93 mi northwest | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 100 mi west-southwest | 9,600 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 North Star
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 97 tornadoes within 25 miles of North Star, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 10 miles east of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 19, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 162 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 18, 2000.
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 North Star'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.
North Star radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to North Star, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 74 miles south-southeast. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in North Star?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over North Star the lowest scan from KILN is about 6,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for North Star 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 North Star, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Versailles, OH radar 8 mi
- Ansonia, OH radar 8 mi
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- Minster, OH radar 11 mi
- Coldwater, OH radar 11 mi
- Fort Recovery, OH radar 12 mi
- New Bremen, OH radar 13 mi
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