Bloomington, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bloomington, Monroe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bloomington?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 98 days in the Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County — the most common reported hazard around Bloomington, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (34 days) and flash flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 98 | Jun 2026 | Jun 1, 2018 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $1.3 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jun 2025 | Jun 18, 2021 · 1 death · $25 million damage |
| Flooding | 23 | May 2017 | Apr 5, 2014 · 2 deaths · $9,000 damage |
| High winds | 9 | Mar 2026 | Mar 15, 2026 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Nov 2018 | Nov 14, 2018 · $2,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Dec 2022 | — |
| 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 Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bloomington get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to Bloomington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bloomington Indiana Univ weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (7.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.2 | 4.5 | 7.1 | 4.2 | 1.3 | 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 Bloomington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 40 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 Bloomington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 40 mi north-northeast | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 88 mi south-southeast | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 90 mi southwest | 8,200 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 Bloomington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 76 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bloomington, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1990, which passed about 20 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF2 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 25 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 232 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 25 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 25, 2023.
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 Bloomington'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.
Bloomington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bloomington, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 40 miles north-northeast. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bloomington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bloomington the lowest scan from KIND is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bloomington 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 Bloomington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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