Needmore, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Needmore, Lawrence County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Needmore?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 93 days in the Lawrence forecast zone and Lawrence County — the most common reported hazard around Needmore, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (58 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 93 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2023 · $125,000 damage |
| Flooding | 58 | Mar 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 · 2 deaths · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jun 2026 | Apr 3, 2025 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · $1,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jun 2009 | May 17, 1999 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Lawrence forecast zone and Lawrence County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Needmore get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Needmore, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Oolitic Purdue Ex Fm weather station 3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 4.2 | 5.1 | 4.7 | 2.1 | 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 Needmore?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 56 miles north-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 Needmore | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 56 mi north-northeast | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 73 mi south-southeast | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 79 mi southwest | 6,800 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 Needmore
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 83 tornadoes within 25 miles of Needmore, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1990, which passed about 7 miles southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 185 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 16, 2025.
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 Needmore'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.
Needmore radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Needmore, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 56 miles north-northeast. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 73 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Needmore?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Needmore the lowest scan from KIND is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Needmore 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 Needmore, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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