Monticello, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Monticello, White County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Monticello?
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 Monticello, 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 Monticello get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Monticello, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Delphi 2 N weather station 10.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 4.7 | 5.8 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 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 Monticello?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 70 miles 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 Monticello | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 70 mi northeast | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 76 mi south-southeast | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 91 mi northwest | 8,300 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 Monticello
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 112 tornadoes within 25 miles of Monticello, 31 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which crossed near town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 18, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 171 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 27, 2019.
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 Monticello'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.
Monticello radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Monticello, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 70 miles northeast. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Monticello?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Monticello the lowest scan from KIWX is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Monticello 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 Monticello, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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