Russellville, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Russellville, Brown County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Russellville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 151 days in the Brown forecast zone and Brown County — the most common reported hazard around Russellville, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (48 days) and flash flooding (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 151 | Sep 2025 | Mar 3, 2023 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 48 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 43 | Jul 2025 | Jul 18, 2015 · 3 deaths · $3.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 38 | Jul 2025 | Mar 2, 1997 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 10 | Sep 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $5.2 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2022 | — |
| 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 Brown forecast zone and Brown County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Russellville get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Russellville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ripley Exp Farm weather station 5.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 6.5 | 5.2 | 2.7 | 0.0 | 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 Russellville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 38 miles north. 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 Russellville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 38 mi north | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 92 mi south-southeast | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 118 mi east-southeast | 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 Russellville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 82 tornadoes within 25 miles of Russellville, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 23, 1968, which passed about 8 miles south of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on September 22, 2025, which passed about 19 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 139 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 July 10, 1993.
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 Russellville'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.
Russellville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Russellville, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 38 miles north. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Russellville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Russellville the lowest scan from KILN is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Russellville 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 Russellville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Georgetown, OH radar 6 mi
- Sardinia, OH radar 10 mi
- Ripley, OH radar 10 mi
- Mount Orab, OH radar 13 mi
- Aberdeen, OH radar 14 mi
- West Union, OH radar 14 mi
- Manchester, OH radar 16 mi
- Bethel, OH radar 17 mi
- Williamsburg, OH radar 19 mi
- Peebles, OH radar 21 mi