Linnsburg, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Linnsburg, Montgomery County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Linnsburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 91 days in the Montgomery forecast zone and Montgomery County — the most common reported hazard around Linnsburg, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (35 days) and flooding (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 91 | Jun 2026 | Aug 24, 1998 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2026 | Feb 12, 2007 · $15,000 damage |
| Flooding | 19 | Dec 2021 | Jan 22, 1999 · $13,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jun 2019 | Jan 21, 1999 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 5 | Apr 2023 | Apr 5, 2023 · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Feb 2011 | — |
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 Montgomery forecast zone and Montgomery County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Linnsburg get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Linnsburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Crawfordsville 6 Se weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (7.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.0 | 4.2 | 7.4 | 5.7 | 3.1 | 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 Linnsburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 34 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 Linnsburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 34 mi southeast | 2,200 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 |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 130 mi north-northwest | 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 Linnsburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 111 tornadoes within 25 miles of Linnsburg, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 2 miles north-northwest of town and caused 28 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 21 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 268 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 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 Linnsburg'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.
Linnsburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Linnsburg, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 34 miles southeast. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Linnsburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Linnsburg the lowest scan from KIND is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Linnsburg 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 Linnsburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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