Homer, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Homer, Rush County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Homer?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 103 days in the Rush forecast zone and Rush County — the most common reported hazard around Homer, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (32 days) and flooding (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 103 | Jun 2026 | Mar 15, 2025 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2022 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 16 | May 2026 | Mar 18, 2008 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Apr 2025 | Jun 19, 2021 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 7 | Mar 2026 | Mar 15, 2026 · $60,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | 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 Rush forecast zone and Rush County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Homer get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Homer, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rushville weather station 6.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.3 | 3.1 | 6.2 | 3.4 | 2.8 | 0.0 | 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 Homer?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 38 miles west-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 Homer | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 38 mi west-northwest | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 94 mi east | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 113 mi south | 11,500 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 Homer
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 102 tornadoes within 25 miles of Homer, 44 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 19 miles southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 7, 2024, which touched down about 11 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 236 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 25, 2011.
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 Homer'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.
Homer radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Homer, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 38 miles west-northwest. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Homer?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Homer the lowest scan from KIND is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Homer 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 Homer, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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