Foster, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Foster, Warren County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Foster?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 76 days in the Warren forecast zone and Warren County — the most common reported hazard around Foster, mostly in April and June. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (54 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 76 | Jun 2015 | Jan 4, 2005 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 54 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2023 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Jun 2026 | Jun 6, 2026 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Nov 2019 | Nov 27, 2019 · $30,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Feb 2007 | — |
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 Warren forecast zone and Warren County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Foster get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Foster, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Perrysville 4 Wnw weather station 5.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.0 | 4.5 | 5.6 | 5.2 | 2.6 | 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 Foster?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 70 miles east-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 Foster | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 70 mi east-southeast | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 99 mi west | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 106 mi north-northwest | 10,500 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 Foster
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 100 tornadoes within 25 miles of Foster, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on March 20, 1976, which passed about 12 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on October 3, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 197 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 18, 2000.
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 Foster'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.
Foster radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Foster, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 70 miles east-southeast. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Foster?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Foster the lowest scan from KIND is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Foster 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 Foster, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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