Blue Ridge, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Blue Ridge, Shelby County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Blue Ridge?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 115 days in the Shelby forecast zone and Shelby County — the most common reported hazard around Blue Ridge, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (32 days) and flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 115 | Jun 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 26 | Jul 2021 | Jan 4, 2005 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Apr 2025 | Jun 7, 2008 · $170,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2026 | Mar 15, 2026 · $40,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | May 2009 | Apr 20, 1996 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | 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 Shelby forecast zone and Shelby County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Blue Ridge get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Blue Ridge, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Shelbyville Sewage Plt weather station 8.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 3.6 | 5.3 | 3.8 | 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 Blue Ridge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 37 miles west-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 Blue Ridge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 37 mi west-northwest | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 97 mi east | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 108 mi south | 10,800 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 Blue Ridge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 107 tornadoes within 25 miles of Blue Ridge, 45 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 18 miles southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on March 19, 2025, which passed about 21 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 266 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-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 Blue Ridge'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.
Blue Ridge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Blue Ridge, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 37 miles west-northwest. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Blue Ridge?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Blue Ridge the lowest scan from KIND is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Blue Ridge 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 Blue Ridge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Rushville, IN radar 12 mi
- Morristown, IN radar 13 mi
- Greensburg, IN radar 14 mi
- Hope, IN radar 17 mi
- Knightstown, IN radar 20 mi
- New Palestine, IN radar 20 mi
- Greenfield, IN radar 20 mi
- Edinburgh, IN radar 21 mi
- Franklin, IN radar 22 mi