Montpelier, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Montpelier, Blackford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Montpelier?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 41 days in the Blackford forecast zone and Blackford County — the most common reported hazard around Montpelier, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (32 days) and high winds (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 41 | Apr 2026 | Jun 4, 2011 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 8 | Nov 2019 | — |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Aug 2014 | Aug 5, 1998 · $150,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2008 | Feb 24, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | Feb 2007 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Aug 2010 | Aug 11, 2010 · $50,000 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 Blackford forecast zone and Blackford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Montpelier get?
A normal year brings about 32 inches of snow to Montpelier, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hartford City 4 Ese weather station 7.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 2.0 | 7.2 | 9.0 | 8.2 | 5.0 | 0.6 | 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 Montpelier?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 60 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 Montpelier | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 60 mi north-northwest | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 78 mi southwest | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 110 mi southeast | 11,100 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 Montpelier
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 90 tornadoes within 25 miles of Montpelier, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 10 miles west-southwest of town and caused 25 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 17 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 257 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 9, 2001.
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 Montpelier'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.
Montpelier radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Montpelier, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 60 miles north-northwest. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Montpelier?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Montpelier the lowest scan from KIWX is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Montpelier 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 Montpelier, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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