Gaston, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gaston, Delaware County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gaston?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 102 days in the Delaware forecast zone and Delaware County — the most common reported hazard around Gaston, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (42 days) and flooding (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 102 | Jun 2026 | Jul 29, 2024 · $4.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Jan 2026 | Jan 30, 2021 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 36 | Dec 2021 | Sep 1, 2003 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jul 2025 | Aug 28, 2016 · $60,000 damage |
| High winds | 17 | Mar 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 · $200,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Apr 2025 | Jun 15, 2011 · 1 death · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Nov 2018 | Nov 14, 2018 · $500 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 Delaware forecast zone and Delaware County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Gaston get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Gaston, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Muncie weather station 12.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 4.7 | 7.2 | 4.4 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 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 Gaston?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 59 miles 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 Gaston | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 59 mi southwest | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 73 mi north | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 108 mi southeast | 10,900 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 Gaston
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 106 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gaston, 44 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 14 miles north of town and caused 25 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 293 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 9, 2001.
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 Gaston'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.
Gaston radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gaston, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 59 miles southwest. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 73 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gaston?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gaston the lowest scan from KIND is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Gaston 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 Gaston, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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