Plainville, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Plainville, Hamilton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Plainville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 195 days in the Hamilton forecast zone and Hamilton County — the most common reported hazard around Plainville, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (88 days) and flash flooding (80 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 195 | Jun 2026 | Jul 4, 2003 · 2 deaths · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 88 | Jun 2026 | Mar 2, 1997 · $4.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 80 | May 2024 | Jul 17, 2001 · 3 deaths · $3.6 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 59 | Jan 2026 | Mar 19, 1996 · 1 death |
| High winds | 18 | Sep 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · 1 death · $97 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 17 | Aug 2019 | Aug 30, 2019 · 2 deaths · $1,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Nov 2018 | — |
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 Hamilton forecast zone and Hamilton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Plainville get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Plainville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cheviot weather station 14.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 0.2 | 2.6 | 6.0 | 4.3 | 2.4 | 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 Plainville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 35 miles northeast. 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 Plainville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 35 mi northeast | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 110 mi west-northwest | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 118 mi southwest | 12,400 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 Plainville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 104 tornadoes within 25 miles of Plainville, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 15 miles west-northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 15 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 367 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 2, 1983.
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 Plainville'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.
Plainville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Plainville, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 35 miles northeast. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Plainville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Plainville the lowest scan from KILN is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Plainville 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 Plainville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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