South Solon, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for South Solon, Madison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits South Solon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 97 days in the Madison forecast zone and Madison County — the most common reported hazard around South Solon, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (37 days) and flooding (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 22 | May 2026 | Jan 5, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 16 | Mar 2026 | Feb 11, 2009 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Mar 2020 | Jun 29, 1998 · $100,000 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 Madison forecast zone and Madison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does South Solon get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to South Solon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sedalia weather station 7.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.3 | 3.3 | 6.7 | 5.9 | 3.8 | 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 Solon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 25 miles south-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 Solon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 25 mi south-southwest | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 141 mi southeast | 16,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 142 mi west | 16,600 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 Solon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 94 tornadoes within 25 miles of South Solon, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 9 miles northwest of town and caused 36 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 19, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 210 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 4, 2025.
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 Solon'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 Solon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to South Solon, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 25 miles south-southwest. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 141 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in South Solon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over South Solon the lowest scan from KILN is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for South Solon 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 Solon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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