Orleans, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Orleans, Orange County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Orleans?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Orange forecast zone and Orange County — the most common reported hazard around Orleans, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (31 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | Jun 2026 | May 27, 2004 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Apr 2026 | May 27, 2004 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Jul 2017 | Apr 29, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2022 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Sep 2024 | Apr 2, 2016 · $5,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jul 2010 | Aug 18, 2001 · $75,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Dec 2012 | — |
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 Orange forecast zone and Orange County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Orleans get?
A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to Orleans, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Paoli weather station 7.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.6 | 3.7 | 5.2 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 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 Orleans?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 55 miles south-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 Orleans | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 55 mi south-southeast | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 73 mi north | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 74 mi west-southwest | 6,200 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 Orleans
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 93 tornadoes within 25 miles of Orleans, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 25 miles southeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 2, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 172 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 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 Orleans'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.
Orleans radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Orleans, IN?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 55 miles south-southeast. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 73 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Orleans?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Orleans the lowest scan from KLVX is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Orleans 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 Orleans, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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