South Bloomfield, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for South Bloomfield, Pickaway County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits South Bloomfield?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 91 days in the Pickaway forecast zone and Pickaway County — the most common reported hazard around South Bloomfield, mostly in June and August. Next come flooding (52 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 91 | Mar 2026 | Jul 27, 1997 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 52 | Mar 2026 | Jan 23, 1996 · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jul 2025 | Jun 29, 1998 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2021 | Sep 14, 2008 · $6.3 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | 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 Pickaway forecast zone and Pickaway County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does South Bloomfield get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to South Bloomfield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Circleville weather station 7.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 2.0 | 6.7 | 4.6 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 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 South Bloomfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 49 miles west-southwest. 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 South Bloomfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 49 mi west-southwest | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 119 mi southeast | 12,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCLE Cleveland, OH | 131 mi north-northeast | 14,700 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 South Bloomfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 93 tornadoes within 25 miles of South Bloomfield, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 10, 1973, which passed about 23 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on March 30, 2025, which touched down about 11 miles north of town.
Hail: 236 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 26, 2019.
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 South Bloomfield'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.
South Bloomfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to South Bloomfield, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 49 miles west-southwest. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in South Bloomfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over South Bloomfield the lowest scan from KILN is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for South Bloomfield 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 South Bloomfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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