Rainsville, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rainsville, Warren County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rainsville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 76 days in the Warren forecast zone and Warren County — the most common reported hazard around Rainsville, mostly in April and June. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (54 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 76 | Jun 2015 | Jan 4, 2005 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 54 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2023 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Jun 2026 | Jun 6, 2026 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Nov 2019 | Nov 27, 2019 · $30,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Feb 2007 | — |
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 Warren forecast zone and Warren County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rainsville get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Rainsville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Attica 2E weather station 11 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 5.5 | 8.1 | 5.7 | 3.1 | 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 Rainsville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 73 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 Rainsville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 73 mi southeast | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 92 mi north-northwest | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 107 mi northeast | 10,600 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 Rainsville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 114 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rainsville, 31 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 11 miles east-northeast of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 18, 2025, which touched down about 13 miles east of town.
Hail: 205 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 35 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 14, 2010.
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 Rainsville'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.
Rainsville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rainsville, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 73 miles southeast. KLOT (Chicago, IL) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rainsville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rainsville the lowest scan from KIND is about 6,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Rainsville 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 Rainsville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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