Pleasant Hill, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pleasant Hill, Miami County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pleasant Hill?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 136 days in the Miami forecast zone and Miami County — the most common reported hazard around Pleasant Hill, mostly in July and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (41 days) and flooding (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 136 | Jun 2026 | Sep 4, 2011 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 33 | May 2026 | Dec 22, 2013 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Jul 2025 | May 21, 2014 · $1.3 million damage |
| High winds | 16 | Sep 2024 | Jan 10, 2000 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Aug 2019 | Apr 9, 2001 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | 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 Miami forecast zone and Miami County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pleasant Hill get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Pleasant Hill, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Piqua weather station 9.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.5 | 2.6 | 6.3 | 3.1 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 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 Pleasant Hill?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 52 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 Pleasant Hill | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 52 mi south-southeast | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 105 mi west-southwest | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 115 mi northwest | 11,900 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 Pleasant Hill
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 113 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pleasant Hill, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 21 miles north of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 19, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 199 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 20, 1967.
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 Pleasant Hill'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.
Pleasant Hill radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pleasant Hill, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 52 miles south-southeast. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pleasant Hill?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pleasant Hill the lowest scan from KILN is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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