St. Paris, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for St. Paris, Champaign County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits St. Paris?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 103 days in the Champaign forecast zone and Champaign County — the most common reported hazard around St. Paris, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (34 days) and flooding (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 103 | Jun 2026 | Jun 13, 2022 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 33 | May 2026 | Jan 5, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2022 | Sep 14, 2008 · $4.7 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Jun 2019 | Jul 12, 2008 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | 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 Champaign forecast zone and Champaign County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does St. Paris get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to St. Paris, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the New Carlisle weather station 14 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 3.7 | 6.2 | 5.3 | 3.0 | 0.1 | 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 St. Paris?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 49 miles south. 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 St. Paris | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 49 mi south | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 125 mi northwest | 13,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 126 mi west-southwest | 13,800 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 St. Paris
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 97 tornadoes within 25 miles of St. Paris, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 23 miles southeast of town and caused 36 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 19, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 214 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 9, 2001.
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 St. Paris'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.
St. Paris radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to St. Paris, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 49 miles south. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in St. Paris?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over St. Paris the lowest scan from KILN is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for St. Paris 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 St. Paris, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Urbana, OH radar 11 mi
- New Carlisle, OH radar 13 mi
- De Graff, OH radar 13 mi
- West Liberty, OH radar 14 mi
- Piqua, OH radar 15 mi
- Troy, OH radar 15 mi
- Sidney, OH radar 16 mi
- Tipp City, OH radar 16 mi
- Springfield, OH radar 16 mi
- Enon, OH radar 18 mi