Bethany, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bethany, Morgan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bethany?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 109 days in the Morgan forecast zone and Morgan County — the most common reported hazard around Bethany, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (50 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 109 | Jun 2026 | Mar 31, 2023 · $800,000 damage |
| Flooding | 50 | May 2026 | Apr 5, 2025 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 23 | May 2026 | Jun 7, 2008 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 9 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · $700,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Jul 2004 | Jul 22, 2004 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2026 | — |
| 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 Morgan forecast zone and Morgan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bethany get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Bethany, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Martinsville 2 Sw weather station 9.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.4 | 3.9 | 6.3 | 3.8 | 2.1 | 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 Bethany?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 13 miles north-northeast. 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 Bethany | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 13 mi north-northeast | 700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 110 mi south-southeast | 11,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 114 mi southwest | 11,700 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 Bethany
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 126 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bethany, 41 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 14, 1972, which passed about 23 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 20 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 509 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 43 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.25-inch hail on April 5, 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 Bethany'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.
Bethany radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bethany, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 13 miles north-northeast. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bethany?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bethany the lowest scan from KIND is about 700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bethany 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 Bethany, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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