Shawnee, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Shawnee, Hamilton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Shawnee?
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 Shawnee, 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 Shawnee get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Shawnee, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cincinnati-Fernbank weather station 4.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (4.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.0 | 2.9 | 4.7 | 1.7 | 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 Shawnee?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 55 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 Shawnee | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 55 mi east-northeast | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 89 mi west-northwest | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 102 mi southwest | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Shawnee
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 88 tornadoes within 25 miles of Shawnee, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 3 miles southeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 20, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 318 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 29, 1970.
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 Shawnee'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.
Shawnee radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Shawnee, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 55 miles east-northeast. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Shawnee?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Shawnee the lowest scan from KILN is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Shawnee 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 Shawnee, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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