Carthage, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Carthage, Rush County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Carthage?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 103 days in the Rush forecast zone and Rush County — the most common reported hazard around Carthage, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (32 days) and flooding (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 103 | Jun 2026 | Mar 15, 2025 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2022 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 16 | May 2026 | Mar 18, 2008 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Apr 2025 | Jun 19, 2021 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 7 | Mar 2026 | Mar 15, 2026 · $60,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Nov 2018 | — |
| 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 Rush forecast zone and Rush County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Carthage get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Carthage, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Knightstown 2Ene weather station 6.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.8 | 6.5 | 10.1 | 7.4 | 3.5 | 0.2 | 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 Carthage?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 38 miles west. 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 Carthage | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 38 mi west | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 96 mi east-southeast | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 112 mi north | 11,500 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 Carthage
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 115 tornadoes within 25 miles of Carthage, 46 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on July 9, 1980, which passed about 9 miles south-southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 7, 2024, which touched down about 18 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 265 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-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 Carthage'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.
Carthage radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Carthage, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 38 miles west. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Carthage?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Carthage the lowest scan from KIND is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Carthage 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 Carthage, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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