Hayden, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hayden, Jennings County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hayden?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 56 days in the Jennings forecast zone and Jennings County — the most common reported hazard around Hayden, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (26 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 56 | Jun 2026 | Sep 21, 2022 · $60,000 damage |
| Flooding | 26 | Jan 2020 | Jun 4, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Mar 2026 | Mar 4, 2026 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Dec 2025 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Dec 2012 | Sep 14, 2008 · $115,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Nov 2018 | Nov 14, 2018 · $20,000 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 Jennings forecast zone and Jennings County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hayden get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Hayden, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the N Vernon 2 Ese weather station 7.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 3.9 | 4.8 | 5.9 | 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 Hayden?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 59 miles north-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 Hayden | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 59 mi north-northwest | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 70 mi south | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 107 mi east-northeast | 10,700 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 Hayden
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 97 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hayden, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 24 miles south of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 16, 2025, which touched down about 10 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 171 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 3, 2007.
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 Hayden'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.
Hayden radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hayden, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 59 miles north-northwest. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hayden?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hayden the lowest scan from KIND is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hayden 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 Hayden, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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