Fortville, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fortville, Hancock County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fortville?
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 Fortville, 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 Fortville get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to Fortville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lapel 4 S weather station 6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 4.6 | 5.7 | 4.6 | 1.9 | 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 Fortville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 27 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 Fortville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 27 mi west-southwest | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 99 mi north | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 113 mi east-southeast | 11,600 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 Fortville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 144 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fortville, 54 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 19 miles north-northwest of town and caused 28 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 23 miles west of town.
Hail: 499 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 41 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 Fortville'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.
Fortville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fortville, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 27 miles west-southwest. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fortville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fortville the lowest scan from KIND is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fortville 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 Fortville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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