Medora, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Medora, Jackson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Medora?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 96 days in the Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County — the most common reported hazard around Medora, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (95 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 96 | Apr 2026 | Apr 20, 1996 · 2 deaths · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 95 | Mar 2026 | Jan 4, 2004 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jun 2021 | Jun 5, 2019 · $75,000 damage |
| High winds | 9 | Sep 2024 | Mar 30, 2022 · $30,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Mar 2012 | May 3, 1996 · $30,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Aug 2023 | — |
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 Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Medora get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Medora, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Medora 3 Sw weather station 3.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.2 | 4.3 | 5.5 | 4.8 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 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 Medora?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 60 miles south-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 Medora | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 60 mi south-southeast | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 61 mi north | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 93 mi west-southwest | 8,500 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 Medora
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 108 tornadoes within 25 miles of Medora, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1990, which passed about 12 miles west-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 16, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 161 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-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 Medora'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.
Medora radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Medora, IN?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 60 miles south-southeast. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 61 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Medora?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Medora the lowest scan from KLVX is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Medora 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 Medora, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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