Hobbs, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hobbs, Tipton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hobbs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 51 days in the Tipton forecast zone and Tipton County — the most common reported hazard around Hobbs, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (36 days) and flooding (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 51 | Jun 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 15 | Sep 2020 | Sep 7, 2020 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jun 2013 | Jul 5, 2003 · $5.1 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2015 | Jan 11, 2015 · $15,000 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 Tipton forecast zone and Tipton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Hobbs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 43 miles south-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 Hobbs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 43 mi south-southwest | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 75 mi north | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 128 mi east-southeast | 14,100 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 Hobbs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 124 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hobbs, 42 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 9 miles south-southwest of town and caused 28 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 20 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 315 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.85-inch hail on March 14, 2024.
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 Hobbs'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.
Hobbs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hobbs, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 43 miles south-southwest. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hobbs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hobbs the lowest scan from KIND is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hobbs 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 Hobbs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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