Plain City, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Plain City, Madison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Plain City?
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 Plain City, 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 Plain City get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Plain City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Marysville weather station 6.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 5.5 | 7.0 | 6.6 | 4.1 | 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 Plain City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 56 miles south-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 Plain City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 56 mi south-southwest | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 117 mi northeast | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 149 mi southeast | 18,000 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 Plain City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 85 tornadoes within 25 miles of Plain City, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 21 miles southwest of town and caused 36 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on March 30, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 225 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 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 Plain City'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.
Plain City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Plain City, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 56 miles south-southwest. KCLE (Cleveland, OH) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Plain City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Plain City the lowest scan from KILN is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Plain City 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 Plain City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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