Arcadia, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Arcadia, Hamilton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Arcadia?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 125 days in the Hamilton forecast zone and Hamilton County — the most common reported hazard around Arcadia, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (39 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 125 | Jun 2026 | Mar 27, 2021 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Flooding | 39 | Apr 2024 | Apr 19, 2013 · 2 deaths · $26,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2026 | Dec 15, 2019 · $75,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 38 | May 2019 | Apr 8, 1999 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Apr 2025 | Jun 26, 2015 · 2 deaths · $21,000 damage |
| High winds | 15 | Mar 2026 | Nov 27, 2019 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jun 2026 | — |
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 Hamilton forecast zone and Hamilton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Arcadia get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to Arcadia, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Noblesville 3 W weather station 9.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.5 | 4.8 | 7.4 | 5.9 | 1.6 | 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 Arcadia?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 35 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 Arcadia | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 35 mi south-southwest | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 84 mi north-northeast | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 128 mi east-southeast | 14,100 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 Arcadia
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 137 tornadoes within 25 miles of Arcadia, 47 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which crossed near town and caused 28 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 24 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 361 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.85-inch hail on March 14, 2024.
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 Arcadia'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.
Arcadia radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Arcadia, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 35 miles south-southwest. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 84 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Arcadia?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Arcadia the lowest scan from KIND is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Arcadia 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 Arcadia, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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