West Milton, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West Milton, Miami County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West Milton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 136 days in the Miami forecast zone and Miami County — the most common reported hazard around West Milton, mostly in July and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (41 days) and flooding (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 136 | Jun 2026 | Sep 4, 2011 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 33 | May 2026 | Dec 22, 2013 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Jul 2025 | May 21, 2014 · $1.3 million damage |
| High winds | 16 | Sep 2024 | Jan 10, 2000 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Aug 2019 | Apr 9, 2001 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Nov 2018 | — |
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 Miami forecast zone and Miami County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does West Milton get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to West Milton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dayton Intl Ap weather station 6.8 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 West Milton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 46 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 Milton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 46 mi southeast | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 105 mi west | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 121 mi northwest | 12,800 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 Milton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 123 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Milton, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF4 on May 27, 2019, which passed about 11 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 19, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles east of town.
Hail: 239 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 25, 2011.
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 Milton'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 Milton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West Milton, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 46 miles southeast. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in West Milton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West Milton the lowest scan from KILN is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for West Milton 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 Milton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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