Wilmington, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wilmington, Clinton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wilmington?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 145 days in the Clinton forecast zone and Clinton County — the most common reported hazard around Wilmington, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (58 days) and flooding (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 145 | Feb 2026 | Apr 9, 1999 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 58 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 35 | Mar 2026 | Mar 19, 2008 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Jun 2025 | May 6, 2022 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 19 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · $5.1 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Excessive heat | 6 | 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 Clinton forecast zone and Clinton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wilmington get?
A normal year brings about 27 inches of snow to Wilmington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wfo Wilmington weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (8.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.1 | 4.6 | 8.9 | 7.4 | 4.1 | 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 Wilmington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 1 miles south-southwest. 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 Wilmington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 1 mi south-southwest | 0 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 130 mi south-southeast | 14,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 133 mi west | 14,900 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 Wilmington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 124 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wilmington, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 19 miles northwest of town and caused 36 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 2, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 238 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 4, 2025.
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 Wilmington'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.
Wilmington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wilmington, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 1 miles south-southwest. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 130 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wilmington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wilmington the lowest scan from KILN is about 0 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wilmington 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 Wilmington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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