Mineral Springs, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mineral Springs, Bartholomew County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mineral Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 91 days in the Bartholomew forecast zone and Bartholomew County — the most common reported hazard around Mineral Springs, mostly in May and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (34 days) and flooding (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 91 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2023 · $350,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 34 | Mar 2026 | Apr 6, 2025 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Jun 2026 | Jun 7, 2008 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2026 | Mar 26, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2020 | Jul 22, 2008 · $350,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | 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 Bartholomew forecast zone and Bartholomew County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mineral Springs get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Mineral Springs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Columbus weather station 4.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 4.0 | 5.9 | 4.5 | 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 Mineral Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 46 miles north-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 Mineral Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 46 mi north-northwest | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 80 mi south | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 111 mi east | 11,300 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 Mineral Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 100 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mineral Springs, 31 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 8 miles east of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 16, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles south of town.
Hail: 187 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on August 25, 2018.
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 Mineral Springs'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.
Mineral Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mineral Springs, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 46 miles north-northwest. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mineral Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mineral Springs the lowest scan from KIND is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mineral Springs 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 Mineral Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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