Madison, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Madison, Jefferson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Madison?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County — the most common reported hazard around Madison, mostly in July and May. Next come flooding (80 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | Jun 2026 | Mar 1, 2017 · $150,000 damage |
| Flooding | 80 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2, 1997 · $7.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Apr 2026 | Sep 3, 2022 · 1 death · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Sep 2024 | Apr 2, 2016 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jun 2002 | Jun 5, 2002 · $50,000 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 Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Madison get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Madison, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Madison Sewage Plt weather station 1.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 4.4 | 3.6 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 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 Madison?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 62 miles south-southwest. 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 Madison | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 62 mi south-southwest | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 81 mi northwest | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 96 mi east-northeast | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Madison
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 98 tornadoes within 25 miles of Madison, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 19 miles west-southwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2024, which passed about 17 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 192 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on March 2, 2012.
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 Madison'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.
Madison radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Madison, IN?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 62 miles south-southwest. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Madison?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Madison the lowest scan from KLVX is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Madison 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 Madison, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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