Quincy, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Quincy, Logan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Quincy?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 108 days in the Logan forecast zone and Logan County — the most common reported hazard around Quincy, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (54 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 108 | Jun 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 · $300,000 damage |
| Flooding | 54 | May 2026 | Jul 7, 2003 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Jan 2026 | Jan 2, 1996 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Jun 2024 | May 17, 2019 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 16 | Feb 2023 | Sep 14, 2008 · $5.4 million 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 Logan forecast zone and Logan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Quincy?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 61 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 Quincy | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 61 mi south | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 117 mi northwest | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 129 mi west-southwest | 14,200 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 Quincy
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 78 tornadoes within 25 miles of Quincy, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 7 miles north-northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 19, 2025, which touched down about 11 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 165 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 14, 2024.
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 Quincy'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.
Quincy radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Quincy, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 61 miles south. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Quincy?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Quincy the lowest scan from KILN is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Quincy 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 Quincy, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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