Tipp City, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tipp City, Miami County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tipp City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 136 days in the Miami forecast zone and Miami County — the most common reported hazard around Tipp City, mostly in July and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (41 days) and flooding (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 136 | Jun 2026 | Sep 4, 2011 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 33 | May 2026 | Dec 22, 2013 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Jul 2025 | May 21, 2014 · $1.3 million damage |
| High winds | 16 | Sep 2024 | Jan 10, 2000 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Aug 2019 | Apr 9, 2001 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Nov 2018 | — |
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 Miami forecast zone and Miami County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Tipp City get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Tipp City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tipp City weather station 1.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 1.9 | 4.1 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 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 Tipp City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 42 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 Tipp City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 42 mi south-southeast | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 113 mi west | 11,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 125 mi northwest | 13,500 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 Tipp City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 119 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tipp City, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 22 miles southeast of town and caused 36 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 19, 2025, which touched down about 14 miles east of town.
Hail: 286 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 31 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 25, 2011.
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 Tipp City'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.
Tipp City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tipp City, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 42 miles south-southeast. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tipp City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tipp City the lowest scan from KILN is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Tipp City 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 Tipp City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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