Bright, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bright, Dearborn County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bright?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 92 days in the Dearborn forecast zone and Dearborn County — the most common reported hazard around Bright, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (50 days) and flash flooding (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 92 | May 2026 | Mar 28, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 50 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 43 | Jun 2026 | Jun 19, 2021 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 30 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2, 1997 · $3.0 million damage |
| High winds | 10 | Sep 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $5.8 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Dec 2022 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 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 Dearborn forecast zone and Dearborn County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bright get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Bright, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cincinnati-Fernbank weather station 11.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (4.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.0 | 2.9 | 4.7 | 1.7 | 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 Bright?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 57 miles east-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 Bright | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 57 mi east-northeast | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 83 mi west-northwest | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 104 mi southwest | 10,200 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 Bright
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 83 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bright, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 10 miles southeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 12 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 279 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 29, 1970.
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 Bright'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.
Bright radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bright, IN?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 57 miles east-northeast. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bright?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bright the lowest scan from KILN is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bright 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 Bright, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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