Greenwood, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Greenwood, Johnson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Greenwood?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 116 days in the Johnson forecast zone and Johnson County — the most common reported hazard around Greenwood, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (34 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 116 | Jun 2026 | Jun 26, 2008 · 3 deaths · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 34 | Mar 2026 | Jan 22, 1999 · $1.7 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 24 | Jun 2026 | May 18, 2000 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Apr 2025 | Jun 7, 2008 · $180 million damage |
| High winds | 8 | Sep 2024 | Mar 26, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Aug 2023 | — |
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 Johnson forecast zone and Johnson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Greenwood get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Greenwood, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Franklin Wwtp weather station 9.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.2 | 3.8 | 6.3 | 4.2 | 2.2 | 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 Greenwood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 12 miles northwest. 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 Greenwood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 12 mi northwest | 600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 113 mi south | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 122 mi east | 13,100 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 Greenwood
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 140 tornadoes within 25 miles of Greenwood, 55 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 14, 1972, which passed about 12 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 21 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 553 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 48 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 Greenwood'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.
Greenwood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Greenwood, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 12 miles northwest. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Greenwood?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Greenwood the lowest scan from KIND is about 600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Greenwood 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 Greenwood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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