New Marion, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for New Marion, Ripley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits New Marion?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 125 days in the Ripley forecast zone and Ripley County — the most common reported hazard around New Marion, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (62 days) and flash flooding (55 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 125 | Jun 2026 | Mar 28, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 62 | Jun 2026 | Jan 5, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 55 | Jun 2026 | Jul 31, 2000 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · 1 death · $3.3 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Dec 2022 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 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 Ripley forecast zone and Ripley County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does New Marion get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to New Marion, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the N Vernon 2 Ese weather station 13 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 3.9 | 4.8 | 5.9 | 2.2 | 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 New Marion?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 69 miles 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 New Marion | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 69 mi northwest | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 78 mi south-southwest | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 87 mi east-northeast | 7,800 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 New Marion
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 97 tornadoes within 25 miles of New Marion, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 8 miles southeast of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 21 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 172 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-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 Marion'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 Marion radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to New Marion, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 69 miles northwest. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in New Marion?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over New Marion the lowest scan from KIND is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for New Marion 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 Marion, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Versailles, IN radar 7 mi
- Osgood, IN radar 9 mi
- North Vernon, IN radar 15 mi
- Milan, IN radar 15 mi
- Dillsboro, IN radar 16 mi
- Westport, IN radar 16 mi
- Madison, IN radar 17 mi
- Batesville, IN radar 21 mi
- Hanover, IN radar 22 mi
- Vevay, IN radar 24 mi