North Salem, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for North Salem, Hendricks County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits North Salem?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 127 days in the Hendricks forecast zone and Hendricks County — the most common reported hazard around North Salem, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (37 days) and flooding (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 127 | Jun 2026 | Jul 27, 2020 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 23 | Jun 2019 | Jan 21, 1999 · $63,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Apr 2025 | Jun 7, 2008 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 14 | Jul 2023 | Jul 8, 2023 · $150,000 damage |
| High winds | 10 | Sep 2024 | Apr 5, 2023 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Aug 2023 | — |
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 Hendricks forecast zone and Hendricks County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does North Salem get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to North Salem, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jamestown 2 E weather station 5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 3.8 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 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 North Salem?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 22 miles east-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 North Salem | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 22 mi east-southeast | 1,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 115 mi north-northeast | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 125 mi south-southwest | 13,500 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 North Salem
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 125 tornadoes within 25 miles of North Salem, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 13 miles north-northwest of town and caused 28 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 9 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 397 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 35 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 North Salem'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.
North Salem radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to North Salem, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 22 miles east-southeast. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in North Salem?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over North Salem the lowest scan from KIND is about 1,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for North Salem 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 North Salem, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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