Clermont, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Clermont, Marion County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Clermont?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 178 days in the Marion forecast zone and Marion County — the most common reported hazard around Clermont, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (54 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 178 | Jun 2026 | Aug 13, 2011 · 7 deaths · $975,000 damage |
| Flooding | 54 | May 2026 | Jul 9, 2017 · 1 death · $1,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Jan 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 39 | Apr 2026 | Sep 1, 2003 · $5.0 million damage |
| High winds | 22 | Apr 2026 | Jan 18, 1996 · 1 death · $10 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 21 | Jul 2023 | Jun 11, 2009 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 · 2 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jun 2026 | Jun 14, 2000 · 1 death |
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 Marion forecast zone and Marion County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Clermont get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Clermont, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Indianapolis Eagle Creek 4 Nne weather station 6.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.4 | 3.6 | 8.2 | 3.3 | 1.5 | 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 Clermont?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 8 miles south-southeast. 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 Clermont | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 8 mi south-southeast | 400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 111 mi north-northeast | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 129 mi south | 14,200 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 Clermont
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 148 tornadoes within 25 miles of Clermont, 46 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 20 miles north-northwest of town and caused 28 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 3 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 628 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 53 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.40-inch hail on June 18, 2021.
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 Clermont'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.
Clermont radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Clermont, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 8 miles south-southeast. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Clermont?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Clermont the lowest scan from KIND is about 400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Clermont 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 Clermont, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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