Cumberland, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cumberland, Hancock County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cumberland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 96 days in the Hancock forecast zone and Hancock County — the most common reported hazard around Cumberland, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (39 days) and flooding (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 96 | Jun 2026 | Feb 28, 2011 · $147,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2026 | Dec 15, 2019 · 2 deaths · $40,000 damage |
| Flooding | 20 | May 2026 | Apr 29, 2009 · $3.0 million damage |
| High winds | 10 | Sep 2024 | Nov 27, 2019 · $75,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Apr 2025 | Jul 19, 2002 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Jun 2015 | Sep 4, 2000 · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jun 2026 | — |
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 Hancock forecast zone and Hancock County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cumberland get?
A normal year brings about 27 inches of snow to Cumberland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Castleton 2 S weather station 8.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 6.7 | 8.4 | 7.2 | 3.6 | 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 Cumberland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 19 miles west-southwest. 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 Cumberland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 19 mi west-southwest | 1,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 109 mi north | 11,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 116 mi east-southeast | 12,000 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 Cumberland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 147 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cumberland, 60 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 14, 1972, which passed about 3 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 19 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 577 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 45 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 Cumberland'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.
Cumberland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cumberland, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 19 miles west-southwest. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cumberland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cumberland the lowest scan from KIND is about 1,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cumberland 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 Cumberland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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