Lake View, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake View, Franklin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake View?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 87 days in the Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County — the most common reported hazard around Lake View, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (56 days) and flooding (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 87 | Apr 2026 | Jul 2, 2023 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 56 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 34 | May 2026 | Dec 31, 2018 · 1 death · $2,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Jun 2026 | Mar 20, 2020 · 6 deaths · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 10 | Sep 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $2.7 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Dec 2022 | Feb 1, 1996 · $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 Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lake View get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to Lake View, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Brookville weather station 13.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.3 | 4.0 | 6.1 | 5.0 | 2.1 | 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 View?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 57 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 View | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 57 mi west-northwest | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 76 mi east | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 111 mi south-southwest | 11,200 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 View
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 82 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lake View, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 3 miles southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 16 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 189 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-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 View'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 View radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake View, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 57 miles west-northwest. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lake View?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lake View the lowest scan from KIND is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lake View 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 View, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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