Bourbon, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bourbon, Marshall County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bourbon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 114 days in the Marshall forecast zone and Marshall County — the most common reported hazard around Bourbon, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (48 days) and high winds (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 114 | Jun 2026 | Aug 15, 2007 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 48 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 2012 · 1 death |
| High winds | 10 | Nov 2019 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Apr 2026 | Feb 20, 2018 · $1.2 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jun 2025 | Jul 18, 2007 · $15,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Aug 2025 | Jul 20, 2019 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2008 | Feb 24, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
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 Marshall forecast zone and Marshall County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bourbon get?
A normal year brings about 55 inches of snow to Bourbon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Plymouth weather station 11.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (18.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 3.3 | 11.3 | 18.6 | 14.1 | 6.4 | 1.1 | 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 Bourbon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 22 miles east. 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 Bourbon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 22 mi east | 1,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 104 mi west-northwest | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 110 mi south | 11,200 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 Bourbon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 115 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bourbon, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 20 miles north-northwest of town and caused 36 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which crossed near town.
Hail: 186 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 19, 2009.
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 Bourbon'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.
Bourbon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bourbon, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 22 miles east. KLOT (Chicago, IL) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bourbon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bourbon the lowest scan from KIWX is about 1,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bourbon 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 Bourbon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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