Marion, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Marion, Shelby County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Marion?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 115 days in the Shelby forecast zone and Shelby County — the most common reported hazard around Marion, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (32 days) and flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 115 | Jun 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 26 | Jul 2021 | Jan 4, 2005 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Apr 2025 | Jun 7, 2008 · $170,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2026 | Mar 15, 2026 · $40,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | May 2009 | Apr 20, 1996 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2026 | — |
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 Shelby forecast zone and Shelby County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Marion get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Marion, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Shelbyville Sewage Plt weather station 4.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 3.6 | 5.3 | 3.8 | 1.8 | 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 Marion?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 29 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 Marion | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 29 mi west-northwest | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 104 mi east | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 112 mi south | 11,400 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 Marion
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 134 tornadoes within 25 miles of Marion, 53 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on July 9, 1980, which passed about 15 miles east of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 7, 2024, which touched down about 20 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 411 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 37 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 Marion'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.
Marion radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Marion, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 29 miles west-northwest. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Marion?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Marion the lowest scan from KIND is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Marion 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 Marion, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Shelbyville, IN radar 3 mi
- Morristown, IN radar 7 mi
- New Palestine, IN radar 12 mi
- Greenfield, IN radar 14 mi
- Rushville, IN radar 17 mi
- Cumberland, IN radar 17 mi
- Franklin, IN radar 17 mi
- Whiteland, IN radar 17 mi
- New Whiteland, IN radar 18 mi
- Knightstown, IN radar 19 mi