Painted Hills, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Painted Hills, Morgan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Painted Hills?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 109 days in the Morgan forecast zone and Morgan County — the most common reported hazard around Painted Hills, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (50 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 109 | Jun 2026 | Mar 31, 2023 · $800,000 damage |
| Flooding | 50 | May 2026 | Apr 5, 2025 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 23 | May 2026 | Jun 7, 2008 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 9 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · $700,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Jul 2004 | Jul 22, 2004 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | 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 Morgan forecast zone and Morgan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Painted Hills get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Painted Hills, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Martinsville 2 Sw weather station 5.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.4 | 3.9 | 6.3 | 3.8 | 2.1 | 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 Painted Hills?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 22 miles north. 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 Painted Hills | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 22 mi north | 1,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 101 mi south-southeast | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 108 mi southwest | 10,800 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 Painted Hills
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 100 tornadoes within 25 miles of Painted Hills, 36 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF3 on March 31, 2023, which passed about 16 miles west-southwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 18 miles south of town.
Hail: 407 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 37 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 Painted Hills'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.
Painted Hills radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Painted Hills, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 22 miles north. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Painted Hills?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Painted Hills the lowest scan from KIND is about 1,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Painted Hills 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 Painted Hills, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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