Yellow Springs, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Yellow Springs, Greene County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Yellow Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 157 days in the Greene forecast zone and Greene County — the most common reported hazard around Yellow Springs, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (53 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 157 | May 2026 | Jun 14, 1996 · $160,000 damage |
| Flooding | 53 | May 2026 | Jun 16, 2003 · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Feb 2026 | Jun 18, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 19 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · $18 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Dec 2022 | Dec 21, 2008 · 1 death |
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 Greene forecast zone and Greene County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Yellow Springs get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Yellow Springs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the New Carlisle weather station 11.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 3.7 | 6.2 | 5.3 | 3.0 | 0.1 | 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 Yellow Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 26 miles south. 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 Yellow Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 26 mi south | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 127 mi west | 13,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 144 mi northwest | 16,900 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 Yellow Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 115 tornadoes within 25 miles of Yellow Springs, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 4 miles southeast of town and caused 36 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 19, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles north of town.
Hail: 297 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 36 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 Yellow Springs'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.
Yellow Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Yellow Springs, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 26 miles south. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 127 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Yellow Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Yellow Springs the lowest scan from KILN is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Yellow Springs 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 Yellow Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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