Manchester, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Manchester, Dearborn County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Manchester?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 92 days in the Dearborn forecast zone and Dearborn County — the most common reported hazard around Manchester, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (50 days) and flash flooding (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 92 | May 2026 | Mar 28, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 50 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 43 | Jun 2026 | Jun 19, 2021 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 30 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2, 1997 · $3.0 million damage |
| High winds | 10 | Sep 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $5.8 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2023 | — |
| 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 Dearborn forecast zone and Dearborn County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Manchester get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Manchester, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Farmers Retreat weather station 13.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 0.0 | 3.4 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 2.0 | 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 Manchester?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 66 miles east-northeast. 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 Manchester | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 66 mi east-northeast | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 78 mi west-northwest | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 96 mi south-southwest | 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 Manchester
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 84 tornadoes within 25 miles of Manchester, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 13 miles southeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 20, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 203 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 April 29, 1970.
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 Manchester'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.
Manchester radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Manchester, IN?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 66 miles east-northeast. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Manchester?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Manchester the lowest scan from KILN is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Manchester 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 Manchester, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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