Lake Holiday Hideaway, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake Holiday Hideaway, Fountain County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake Holiday Hideaway?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 85 days in the Fountain forecast zone and Fountain County — the most common reported hazard around Lake Holiday Hideaway, mostly in April and June. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (75 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 85 | Jun 2015 | Jun 13, 2015 · 1 death · $500 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 75 | Jun 2026 | May 9, 2000 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Jun 2026 | Jul 1, 2021 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Nov 2019 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Feb 2007 | — |
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 Fountain forecast zone and Fountain County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lake Holiday Hideaway get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Lake Holiday Hideaway, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Perrysville 4 Wnw weather station 11.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.0 | 4.5 | 5.6 | 5.2 | 2.6 | 0.3 | 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 Lake Holiday Hideaway?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 58 miles east-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 Lake Holiday Hideaway | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 58 mi east-southeast | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 108 mi west | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 118 mi north-northwest | 12,500 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 Lake Holiday Hideaway
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 96 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lake Holiday Hideaway, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 23 miles east of town and caused 28 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 20, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 223 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 33 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 18, 2000.
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 Lake Holiday Hideaway'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.
Lake Holiday Hideaway radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake Holiday Hideaway, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 58 miles east-southeast. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lake Holiday Hideaway?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lake Holiday Hideaway the lowest scan from KIND is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lake Holiday Hideaway 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 Lake Holiday Hideaway, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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