Abington, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Abington, Wayne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Abington?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 151 days in the Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County — the most common reported hazard around Abington, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (46 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 151 | Jun 2026 | Jun 23, 2016 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 46 | Apr 2025 | Jan 5, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jun 2024 | Jun 15, 1998 · 1 death |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · $8.1 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | 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 Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Abington get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Abington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Liberty 3 Sse weather station 10.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.0 | 6.6 | 8.6 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 0.3 | 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 Abington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 65 miles east-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 Abington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 65 mi east-southeast | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 70 mi west | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 119 mi north-northwest | 12,500 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 Abington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 77 tornadoes within 25 miles of Abington, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 21 miles south-southwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 25 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 184 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-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 Abington'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.
Abington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Abington, IN?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 65 miles east-southeast. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Abington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Abington the lowest scan from KILN is about 5,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Abington 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 Abington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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