Versailles, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Versailles, Darke County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Versailles?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 141 days in the Darke forecast zone and Darke County — the most common reported hazard around Versailles, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (45 days) and flooding (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 141 | Jun 2026 | Nov 7, 1996 · $320,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 45 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 43 | Apr 2025 | Jul 9, 2003 · $40,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Mar 2020 | Jul 8, 2003 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 16 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · $6.2 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2026 | Jan 11, 2026 · 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 Darke forecast zone and Darke County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Versailles get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Versailles, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Versailles weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (9.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 5.2 | 9.1 | 6.9 | 3.8 | 0.3 | 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 Versailles?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 66 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 Versailles | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 66 mi south-southeast | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 101 mi northwest | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 102 mi west-southwest | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Versailles
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 100 tornadoes within 25 miles of Versailles, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 10 miles north-northeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 19, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 170 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 18, 2000.
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 Versailles'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.
Versailles radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Versailles, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 66 miles south-southeast. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Versailles?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Versailles the lowest scan from KILN is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Versailles 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 Versailles, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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