New Richmond, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for New Richmond, Montgomery County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits New Richmond?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 91 days in the Montgomery forecast zone and Montgomery County — the most common reported hazard around New Richmond, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (35 days) and flooding (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 91 | Jun 2026 | Aug 24, 1998 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2026 | Feb 12, 2007 · $15,000 damage |
| Flooding | 19 | Dec 2021 | Jan 22, 1999 · $13,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jun 2019 | Jan 21, 1999 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 5 | Apr 2023 | Apr 5, 2023 · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 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 Montgomery forecast zone and Montgomery County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does New Richmond get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to New Richmond, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lafayette 8 S weather station 8.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 4.0 | 6.6 | 5.8 | 3.1 | 0.4 | 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 Richmond?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 50 miles southeast. 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 Richmond | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 50 mi southeast | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 105 mi northeast | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 113 mi north-northwest | 11,600 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 New Richmond
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 116 tornadoes within 25 miles of New Richmond, 38 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 13 miles south-southeast of town and caused 28 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 18, 2025, which touched down about 14 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 240 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 25 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 25, 2023.
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 Richmond'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 Richmond radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to New Richmond, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 50 miles southeast. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in New Richmond?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over New Richmond the lowest scan from KIND is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for New Richmond 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 Richmond, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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