Lake Santee, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake Santee, Decatur County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake Santee?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 72 days in the Decatur forecast zone and Decatur County — the most common reported hazard around Lake Santee, mostly in May and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (27 days) and flooding (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 72 | Jun 2026 | Feb 5, 2008 · $260,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 15 | Dec 2018 | Jun 13, 2018 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jun 2026 | Sep 8, 2016 · 1 death · $22,000 damage |
| High winds | 9 | Sep 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $85,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Jul 2016 | May 28, 1996 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Nov 2018 | Nov 14, 2018 · $20,000 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 Decatur forecast zone and Decatur County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lake Santee get?
A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to Lake Santee, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Greensburg weather station 10.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.2 | 3.1 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 1.7 | 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 Lake Santee?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 56 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 Lake Santee | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 56 mi west-northwest | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 79 mi east | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 105 mi south-southwest | 10,300 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 Santee
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 90 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lake Santee, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which crossed near town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 15 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 176 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 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 Lake Santee'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 Santee radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake Santee, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 56 miles west-northwest. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lake Santee?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lake Santee the lowest scan from KIND is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lake Santee 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 Santee, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Batesville, IN radar 9 mi
- Greensburg, IN radar 11 mi
- Brookville, IN radar 16 mi
- Rushville, IN radar 16 mi
- Connersville, IN radar 19 mi
- Osgood, IN radar 19 mi
- Westport, IN radar 22 mi
- Milan, IN radar 22 mi
- Versailles, IN radar 24 mi
- Liberty, IN radar 26 mi