Jamestown, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Jamestown, Boone County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Jamestown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 90 days in the Boone forecast zone and Boone County — the most common reported hazard around Jamestown, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (35 days) and flooding (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 90 | May 2026 | May 25, 2022 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 25 | Oct 2020 | Jan 22, 1999 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Jun 2025 | Jun 5, 2019 · $55,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Sep 2024 | Mar 26, 2021 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Nov 2018 | Jan 5, 2005 · $300,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jun 2006 | May 19, 2005 · $175,000 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 Boone forecast zone and Boone County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Jamestown get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Jamestown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jamestown 2 E weather station 1.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 3.8 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 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 Jamestown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 24 miles southeast. 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 Jamestown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 24 mi southeast | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 110 mi north-northeast | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 130 mi south-southwest | 14,400 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 Jamestown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 120 tornadoes within 25 miles of Jamestown, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 9 miles north-northwest of town and caused 28 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 11 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 376 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 25, 2023.
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 Jamestown'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.
Jamestown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Jamestown, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 24 miles southeast. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Jamestown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Jamestown the lowest scan from KIND is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Jamestown 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 Jamestown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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