Spring Valley, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Spring Valley, Greene County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Spring Valley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 157 days in the Greene forecast zone and Greene County — the most common reported hazard around Spring Valley, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (53 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 157 | May 2026 | Jun 14, 1996 · $160,000 damage |
| Flooding | 53 | May 2026 | Jun 16, 2003 · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Feb 2026 | Jun 18, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 19 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · $18 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Dec 2022 | Dec 21, 2008 · 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 Greene forecast zone and Greene County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Spring Valley get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to Spring Valley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Xenia 6 Sse weather station 5.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.7 | 3.8 | 7.3 | 5.3 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 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 Spring Valley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 17 miles 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 Spring Valley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 17 mi southeast | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 121 mi west | 12,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 145 mi south-southeast | 17,100 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 Spring Valley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 136 tornadoes within 25 miles of Spring Valley, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 2 miles northwest of town and caused 36 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 2, 2025, which touched down about 6 miles west of town.
Hail: 341 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 36 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 30, 1990.
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 Spring Valley'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.
Spring Valley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Spring Valley, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 17 miles southeast. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Spring Valley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Spring Valley the lowest scan from KILN is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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