Monterey, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Monterey, Pulaski County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Monterey?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 51 days in the Pulaski forecast zone and Pulaski County — the most common reported hazard around Monterey, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (29 days) and high winds (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 51 | Mar 2025 | Jul 23, 2022 · $40,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Nov 2025 | — |
| High winds | 8 | Nov 2019 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2008 | Feb 24, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Jun 2013 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 2011 | — |
| Flooding | 1 | Feb 2018 | Feb 20, 2018 · $38,000 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 Pulaski forecast zone and Pulaski County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Monterey get?
A normal year brings about 27 inches of snow to Monterey, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Winamac 2Sse weather station 10.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.0 | 5.6 | 9.5 | 6.5 | 3.5 | 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 Monterey?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 43 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 Monterey | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 43 mi east-northeast | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 89 mi west-northwest | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 101 mi south | 9,700 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 Monterey
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 87 tornadoes within 25 miles of Monterey, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 13 miles southeast of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 9 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 183 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 19, 2009.
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 Monterey'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.
Monterey radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Monterey, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 43 miles east-northeast. KLOT (Chicago, IL) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Monterey?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Monterey the lowest scan from KIWX is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Monterey 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 Monterey, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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