Bethel Village, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bethel Village, Bartholomew County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bethel Village?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 91 days in the Bartholomew forecast zone and Bartholomew County — the most common reported hazard around Bethel Village, mostly in May and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (34 days) and flooding (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 91 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2023 · $350,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 34 | Mar 2026 | Apr 6, 2025 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Jun 2026 | Jun 7, 2008 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2026 | Mar 26, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2020 | Jul 22, 2008 · $350,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | 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 Bartholomew forecast zone and Bartholomew County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bethel Village get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Bethel Village, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Columbus weather station 1 mile away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 4.0 | 5.9 | 4.5 | 1.8 | 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 Bethel Village?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 43 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 Bethel Village | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 43 mi north-northwest | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 81 mi south | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 114 mi east | 11,800 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 Bethel Village
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 96 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bethel Village, 31 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 11 miles east of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 16, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles south of town.
Hail: 188 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-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 Bethel Village'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.
Bethel Village radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bethel Village, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 43 miles north-northwest. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bethel Village?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bethel Village the lowest scan from KIND is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bethel Village 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 Bethel Village, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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