Hope, IN Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Hope, Bartholomew County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Hope?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 91 days in the Bartholomew forecast zone and Bartholomew County — the most common reported hazard around Hope, mostly in May and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (34 days) and flooding (34 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds91Jun 2026Jun 29, 2023 · $350,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms34Jan 2026Dec 22, 2004 · $50,000 damage
Flooding34Mar 2026Apr 6, 2025 · 1 death
Flash flooding17Jun 2026Jun 7, 2008 · 1 death · $10,000 damage
High winds10Mar 2026Mar 26, 2021 · $50,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage5Jul 2020Jul 22, 2008 · $350,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill4Jan 2026—
Excessive heat3Jun 2026—

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 Bartholomew forecast zone and Bartholomew County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Hope get?

A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Hope, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Columbus weather station 12.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.9 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
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Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Hope?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 39 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over HopeView
KIND
Indianapolis, IN		39 mi northwest2,600 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KLVX
Louisville, KY		92 mi south8,500 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KILN
Wilmington, OH		104 mi east10,200 ftLimited — 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 Hope

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 111 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hope, 38 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 11 miles southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 17 miles southwest of town.

Hail: 221 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-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 Hope'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.

Hope radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Hope, IN?

KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 39 miles northwest. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Hope?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hope the lowest scan from KIND is about 2,600 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Hope 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 Hope, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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