Ambia, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ambia, Benton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ambia?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 60 days in the Benton forecast zone and Benton County — the most common reported hazard around Ambia, mostly in May and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (26 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 60 | Jun 2026 | Jun 14, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jun 2017 | Jan 8, 2008 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Feb 2019 | Feb 24, 2019 · $25,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2008 | — |
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 Benton forecast zone and Benton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ambia get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Ambia, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Boswell 4Wnw weather station 4.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 4.3 | 7.1 | 2.8 | 2.1 | 0.2 | 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 Ambia?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 83 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 Ambia | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 83 mi north-northwest | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 85 mi southeast | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 99 mi west-southwest | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Ambia
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 97 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ambia, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 20 miles east of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 18, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 165 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 30 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 14, 2010.
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 Ambia'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.
Ambia radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ambia, IN?
KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 83 miles north-northwest. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ambia?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ambia the lowest scan from KLOT is about 7,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ambia 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 Ambia, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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