West Manchester, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West Manchester, Preble County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West Manchester?
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 Manchester, 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 Manchester get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to West Manchester, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the W Manchester 3 Wsw weather station 2.6 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 Manchester?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 54 miles 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 Manchester | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 54 mi southeast | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 89 mi west | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 115 mi north-northwest | 12,000 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 Manchester
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 106 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Manchester, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF4 on May 27, 2019, which passed about 10 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 25, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles north of town.
Hail: 196 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 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 West Manchester'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 Manchester radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West Manchester, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 54 miles southeast. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in West Manchester?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West Manchester the lowest scan from KILN is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for West Manchester 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 Manchester, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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