Sidney, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sidney, Shelby County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sidney?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 115 days in the Shelby forecast zone and Shelby County — the most common reported hazard around Sidney, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (44 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 115 | Jun 2026 | Sep 26, 2003 · $150,000 damage |
| Flooding | 44 | Apr 2025 | Feb 25, 2018 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2026 | Jan 2, 1996 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jul 2025 | Jul 8, 2003 · $150,000 damage |
| High winds | 15 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · $5.7 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2022 | Jul 6, 2022 · 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 Shelby forecast zone and Shelby County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sidney get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Sidney, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Piqua weather station 10.2 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 Sidney?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 63 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 Sidney | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 63 mi south-southeast | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 109 mi northwest | 11,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 119 mi west-southwest | 12,500 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 Sidney
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 85 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sidney, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 5 miles north of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 19, 2025, which touched down about 8 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 189 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 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 Sidney'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.
Sidney radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sidney, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 63 miles south-southeast. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sidney?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sidney the lowest scan from KILN is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sidney 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 Sidney, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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