Connersville, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Connersville, Fayette County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Connersville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 75 days in the Fayette forecast zone and Fayette County — the most common reported hazard around Connersville, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (37 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 75 | May 2026 | Jul 27, 2012 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 37 | Jul 2025 | Jan 5, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Jun 2022 | Feb 7, 2019 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 11 | Sep 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $2.9 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| 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 Fayette forecast zone and Fayette County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Connersville get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Connersville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Liberty 3 Sse weather station 12.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.0 | 6.6 | 8.6 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 0.3 | 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 Connersville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 61 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 Connersville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 61 mi west | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 72 mi east-southeast | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 121 mi north-northwest | 12,900 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 Connersville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 83 tornadoes within 25 miles of Connersville, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 13 miles south of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 24 miles south of town.
Hail: 195 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 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 Connersville'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.
Connersville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Connersville, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 61 miles west. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 72 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Connersville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Connersville the lowest scan from KIND is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Connersville 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 Connersville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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