Orestes, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Orestes, Madison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Orestes?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 129 days in the Madison forecast zone and Madison County — the most common reported hazard around Orestes, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (41 days) and flooding (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 129 | Jun 2026 | Jun 4, 2011 · 1 death · $12,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Jan 2026 | Feb 15, 2021 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 37 | Jun 2025 | Sep 1, 2003 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jul 2022 | Sep 1, 2003 · $2.5 million damage |
| High winds | 15 | Mar 2026 | Nov 27, 2019 · $80,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Jun 2009 | Mar 19, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Nov 2018 | Nov 14, 2018 · $1,000 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 Madison forecast zone and Madison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Orestes get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Orestes, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Anderson Sewage Plt weather station 11.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.7 | 5.0 | 8.3 | 4.7 | 1.9 | 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 Orestes?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 49 miles 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 Orestes | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 49 mi southwest | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 75 mi north | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 117 mi east-southeast | 12,200 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 Orestes
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 123 tornadoes within 25 miles of Orestes, 48 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 17 miles west-southwest of town and caused 28 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 329 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 9, 2001.
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 Orestes'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.
Orestes radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Orestes, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 49 miles southwest. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Orestes?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Orestes the lowest scan from KIND is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Orestes 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 Orestes, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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