Arlington, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Arlington, Rush County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Arlington?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 103 days in the Rush forecast zone and Rush County — the most common reported hazard around Arlington, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (32 days) and flooding (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 103 | Jun 2026 | Mar 15, 2025 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2022 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 16 | May 2026 | Mar 18, 2008 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Apr 2025 | Jun 19, 2021 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 7 | Mar 2026 | Mar 15, 2026 · $60,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Aug 2023 | — |
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 Rush forecast zone and Rush County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Arlington get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to Arlington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Morristown 2 Se weather station 5.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 4.3 | 7.0 | 5.5 | 2.5 | 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 Arlington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 38 miles west. 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 Arlington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 38 mi west | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 95 mi east | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 117 mi south | 12,200 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 Arlington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 111 tornadoes within 25 miles of Arlington, 46 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 23 miles southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 7, 2024, which touched down about 13 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 262 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 31 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 Arlington'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.
Arlington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Arlington, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 38 miles west. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Arlington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Arlington the lowest scan from KIND is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Arlington 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 Arlington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Rushville, IN radar 7 mi
- Morristown, IN radar 9 mi
- Knightstown, IN radar 11 mi
- Shelbyville, IN radar 13 mi
- Greenfield, IN radar 15 mi
- New Palestine, IN radar 18 mi
- Greensburg, IN radar 20 mi
- Cumberland, IN radar 22 mi
- New Castle, IN radar 22 mi
- Connersville, IN radar 23 mi