West Alexandria, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West Alexandria, Preble County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West Alexandria?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 105 days in the Preble forecast zone and Preble County — the most common reported hazard around West Alexandria, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (40 days) and flooding (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 105 | Jun 2026 | Nov 7, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 31 | May 2026 | Jan 5, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jul 2024 | Jun 15, 2003 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 16 | Sep 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · 2 deaths · $5.0 million 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 Preble forecast zone and Preble County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does West Alexandria get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to West Alexandria, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the W Manchester 3 Wsw weather station 10.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.3 | 1.6 | 6.0 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 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 West Alexandria?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 44 miles east-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 West Alexandria | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 44 mi east-southeast | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 93 mi west | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 127 mi north-northwest | 13,900 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 West Alexandria
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 107 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Alexandria, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF4 on May 27, 2019, which passed about 7 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 22 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 265 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 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 West Alexandria'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.
West Alexandria radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West Alexandria, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 44 miles east-southeast. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in West Alexandria?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West Alexandria the lowest scan from KILN is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for West Alexandria 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 West Alexandria, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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