Northridge, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Northridge, Clark County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Northridge?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 152 days in the Clark forecast zone and Clark County — the most common reported hazard around Northridge, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (48 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 152 | Jun 2026 | Jan 5, 1997 · $75,000 damage |
| Flooding | 48 | Jun 2026 | May 22, 2014 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jun 2026 | May 7, 1998 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 16 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · $17 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Aug 2003 | — |
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 Clark forecast zone and Clark County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Northridge get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Northridge, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the New Carlisle weather station 14.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 3.7 | 6.2 | 5.3 | 3.0 | 0.1 | 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 Northridge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 40 miles south. 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 Northridge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 40 mi south | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 134 mi west | 15,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 138 mi northwest | 15,900 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 Northridge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 98 tornadoes within 25 miles of Northridge, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 10 miles southeast of town and caused 36 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 19, 2025, which touched down about 7 miles west of town.
Hail: 220 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 25 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 4, 2025.
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 Northridge'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.
Northridge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Northridge, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 40 miles south. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 134 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Northridge?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Northridge the lowest scan from KILN is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Northridge 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 Northridge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- St. Paris, OH radar 13 mi
- New Carlisle, OH radar 14 mi
- South Charleston, OH radar 14 mi
- Yellow Springs, OH radar 15 mi
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