Winchester, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Winchester, Adams County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Winchester?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 127 days in the Adams forecast zone and Adams County — the most common reported hazard around Winchester, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (55 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 127 | Jun 2026 | Apr 3, 2000 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 55 | May 2026 | Mar 2, 1997 · $4.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Feb 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 49 | May 2026 | Mar 1, 1997 · 2 deaths · $8.0 million damage |
| High winds | 9 | Sep 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $3.3 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2023 | Jul 20, 1999 · 13 deaths |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | 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 Adams forecast zone and Adams County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Winchester get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Winchester, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ripley Exp Farm weather station 13.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 6.5 | 5.2 | 2.7 | 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 Winchester?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 34 miles north-northwest. 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 Winchester | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 34 mi north-northwest | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 95 mi south-southeast | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 113 mi east-southeast | 11,600 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 Winchester
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 84 tornadoes within 25 miles of Winchester, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 23, 1968, which passed about 12 miles south of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 22 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 128 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 14, 2014.
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 Winchester'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.
Winchester radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Winchester, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 34 miles north-northwest. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Winchester?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Winchester the lowest scan from KILN is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Winchester 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 Winchester, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Mount Orab, OH radar 16 mi
- Ripley, OH radar 18 mi
- Manchester, OH radar 18 mi
- Hillsboro, OH radar 19 mi
- Aberdeen, OH radar 20 mi
- Lynchburg, OH radar 22 mi