Pleasant Plain, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pleasant Plain, Warren County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pleasant Plain?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 182 days in the Warren forecast zone and Warren County — the most common reported hazard around Pleasant Plain, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (65 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (60 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 182 | Apr 2026 | Sep 27, 2003 · $4.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 65 | Jun 2026 | Mar 4, 2015 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 60 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 43 | Jun 2026 | Apr 16, 1998 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 15 | Sep 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $24 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jun 2010 | May 30, 2004 · 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 Warren forecast zone and Warren County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pleasant Plain get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Pleasant Plain, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kings Mills weather station 9.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 5.2 | 3.7 | 2.8 | 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 Pleasant Plain?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 18 miles east-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 Pleasant Plain | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 18 mi east-northeast | 1,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 119 mi west-northwest | 12,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 124 mi south-southeast | 13,500 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 Plain
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 114 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pleasant Plain, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 25 miles north of town and caused 36 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 2, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles north of town.
Hail: 318 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 25 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 30, 1990.
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 Plain'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 Plain radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pleasant Plain, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 18 miles east-northeast. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pleasant Plain?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pleasant Plain the lowest scan from KILN is about 1,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pleasant Plain 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 Plain, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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