Florence, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Florence, Switzerland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Florence?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 67 days in the Switzerland forecast zone and Switzerland County — the most common reported hazard around Florence, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (39 days) and flash flooding (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 67 | Apr 2025 | Jun 21, 2016 · 1 death · $25,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Feb 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Apr 2026 | Sep 3, 2022 · $18 million damage |
| Flooding | 24 | May 2024 | Dec 18, 2021 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 10 | Sep 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $1.1 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | 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 Switzerland forecast zone and Switzerland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Florence get?
A normal year brings about 6.5 inches of snow to Florence, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Warsaw Markland Dam weather station 2.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (2.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 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 Florence?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 74 miles 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 Florence | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 74 mi northeast | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 78 mi southwest | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 97 mi northwest | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Florence
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 87 tornadoes within 25 miles of Florence, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 13 miles north of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 20, 2025, which touched down about 5 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 188 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 30 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on March 2, 2012.
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 Florence'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.
Florence radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Florence, IN?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 74 miles northeast. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Florence?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Florence the lowest scan from KILN is about 6,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Florence 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 Florence, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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