Fountaintown, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fountaintown, Shelby County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fountaintown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 115 days in the Shelby forecast zone and Shelby County — the most common reported hazard around Fountaintown, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (32 days) and flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 115 | Jun 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 26 | Jul 2021 | Jan 4, 2005 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Apr 2025 | Jun 7, 2008 · $170,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2026 | Mar 15, 2026 · $40,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | May 2009 | Apr 20, 1996 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | 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 Shelby forecast zone and Shelby County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fountaintown get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to Fountaintown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Morristown 2 Se weather station 6.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 4.3 | 7.0 | 5.5 | 2.5 | 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 Fountaintown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 26 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 Fountaintown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 26 mi west | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 106 mi east | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 115 mi north | 11,900 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 Fountaintown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 136 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fountaintown, 59 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on July 9, 1980, which passed about 17 miles east-southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles north of town.
Hail: 419 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 38 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 Fountaintown'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.
Fountaintown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fountaintown, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 26 miles west. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fountaintown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fountaintown the lowest scan from KIND is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fountaintown 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 Fountaintown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Morristown, IN radar 3 mi
- New Palestine, IN radar 6 mi
- Greenfield, IN radar 7 mi
- Shelbyville, IN radar 10 mi
- Cumberland, IN radar 11 mi
- Knightstown, IN radar 15 mi
- Warren Park, IN radar 16 mi
- McCordsville, IN radar 16 mi
- Lawrence, IN radar 16 mi
- Beech Grove, IN radar 16 mi