Montezuma, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Montezuma, Parke County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Montezuma?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 95 days in the Parke forecast zone and Parke County — the most common reported hazard around Montezuma, mostly in March and April. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (89 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 95 | Aug 2023 | Jul 6, 2003 · $8.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 89 | Jun 2026 | Jul 9, 2003 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Apr 2025 | Apr 5, 2025 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Nov 2019 | Nov 27, 2019 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | 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 Parke forecast zone and Parke County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Montezuma get?
A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to Montezuma, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rockville weather station 7.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 3.6 | 5.1 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 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 Montezuma?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 58 miles east. 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 Montezuma | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 58 mi east | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 107 mi west-northwest | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 108 mi south | 10,700 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 Montezuma
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 89 tornadoes within 25 miles of Montezuma, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on April 22, 1963, which passed about 7 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 16, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 236 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 18, 2000.
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 Montezuma'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.
Montezuma radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Montezuma, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 58 miles east. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Montezuma?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Montezuma the lowest scan from KIND is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Montezuma 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 Montezuma, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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