Vandalia, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Vandalia, Montgomery County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Vandalia?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 185 days in the Montgomery forecast zone and Montgomery County — the most common reported hazard around Vandalia, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (55 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 185 | May 2026 | Apr 29, 1996 · 1 death · $300,000 damage |
| Flooding | 55 | May 2026 | May 25, 2026 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 45 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Jun 2026 | Jun 20, 2014 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 21 | Mar 2026 | Nov 15, 2020 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Nov 2018 | Feb 1, 2011 · 2 deaths |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Dec 2022 | Feb 1, 1996 · $100,000 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 Montgomery forecast zone and Montgomery County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Vandalia get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Vandalia, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dayton Intl Ap weather station 2.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.8 | 4.8 | 8.3 | 6.6 | 3.9 | 0.4 | 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 Vandalia?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 37 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 Vandalia | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 37 mi south-southeast | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 111 mi west | 11,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 129 mi northwest | 14,300 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 Vandalia
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 129 tornadoes within 25 miles of Vandalia, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 18 miles southeast of town and caused 36 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 19, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 301 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 32 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 Vandalia'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.
Vandalia radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Vandalia, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 37 miles south-southeast. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Vandalia?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Vandalia the lowest scan from KILN is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Vandalia 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 Vandalia, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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