Monon, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Monon, White County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Monon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 73 days in the White forecast zone and White County — the most common reported hazard around Monon, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (26 days) and flash flooding (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Jun 2026 | May 16, 2025 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jun 2013 | Jan 8, 2008 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 8 | Nov 2019 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Feb 2018 | Jan 8, 2008 · $250,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2008 | Feb 24, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 2011 | — |
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 White forecast zone and White County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Monon get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Monon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Francesville weather station 8.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.9 | 5.4 | 8.9 | 7.4 | 3.3 | 0.4 | 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 Monon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 70 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 Monon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 70 mi east-northeast | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 81 mi northwest | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 86 mi south-southeast | 7,600 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 Monon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 91 tornadoes within 25 miles of Monon, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 11 miles southeast of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 8, 2023, which passed about 25 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 126 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 6, 2003.
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 Monon'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.
Monon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Monon, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 70 miles east-northeast. KLOT (Chicago, IL) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Monon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Monon the lowest scan from KIWX is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Monon 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 Monon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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