West Elkton, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West Elkton, Preble County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West Elkton?
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 Elkton, 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 Elkton get?
A normal year brings about 9.7 inches of snow to West Elkton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Middletown weather station 9.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 4.7 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 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 Elkton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 41 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 Elkton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 41 mi east-southeast | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 92 mi west | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 134 mi southwest | 15,200 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 Elkton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 95 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Elkton, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 18 miles southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 12 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 272 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 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 Elkton'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 Elkton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West Elkton, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 41 miles east-southeast. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in West Elkton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West Elkton the lowest scan from KILN is about 2,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for West Elkton 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 Elkton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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