Kirklin, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kirklin, Clinton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kirklin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Clinton forecast zone and Clinton County — the most common reported hazard around Kirklin, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (37 days) and flooding (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | Jun 2026 | Jul 17, 1996 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 18 | Apr 2019 | Jan 22, 1999 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Jun 2022 | Jul 5, 2003 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 8 | Nov 2022 | Dec 20, 2012 · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2008 | — |
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 Clinton forecast zone and Clinton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kirklin get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Kirklin, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Frankfort Disposal weather station 10.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.9 | 4.7 | 9.0 | 6.2 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 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 Kirklin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 34 miles south. 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 Kirklin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 34 mi south | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 88 mi north-northeast | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 133 mi northwest | 14,900 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 Kirklin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 130 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kirklin, 45 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 6 miles south-southeast of town and caused 28 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 22 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 344 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 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 Kirklin'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.
Kirklin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kirklin, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 34 miles south. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kirklin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kirklin the lowest scan from KIND is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kirklin 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 Kirklin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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