New Castle, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for New Castle, Henry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits New Castle?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 89 days in the Henry forecast zone and Henry County — the most common reported hazard around New Castle, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (40 days) and flash flooding (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 89 | Apr 2026 | Sep 1, 2003 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2008 · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Apr 2025 | Jun 4, 2008 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | May 2017 | Jan 22, 1999 · $25,000 damage |
| High winds | 9 | Sep 2024 | Nov 27, 2019 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2011 | Jul 22, 2004 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Nov 2018 | Nov 14, 2018 · $250 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 Henry forecast zone and Henry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does New Castle get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to New Castle, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the New Castle 3 Sw weather station 2.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.9 | 5.9 | 7.9 | 6.4 | 3.4 | 0.3 | 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 New Castle?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 50 miles west-southwest. 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 New Castle | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 50 mi west-southwest | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 89 mi east-southeast | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 101 mi north | 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 New Castle
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 114 tornadoes within 25 miles of New Castle, 44 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F4 on July 9, 1980, which passed about 22 miles south-southwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 14, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 277 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 25, 2011.
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 New Castle'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.
New Castle radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to New Castle, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 50 miles west-southwest. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in New Castle?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over New Castle the lowest scan from KIND is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for New Castle 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 New Castle, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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