Richmond, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Richmond, Wayne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Richmond?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 151 days in the Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County — the most common reported hazard around Richmond, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (46 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 151 | Jun 2026 | Jun 23, 2016 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 46 | Apr 2025 | Jan 5, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jun 2024 | Jun 15, 1998 · 1 death |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · $8.1 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Dec 2022 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 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 Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Richmond get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Richmond, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the W Manchester 3 Wsw weather station 12.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.3 | 1.6 | 6.0 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 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 Richmond?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 64 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 Richmond | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 64 mi east-southeast | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 74 mi west | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 114 mi north-northwest | 11,700 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 Richmond
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 82 tornadoes within 25 miles of Richmond, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF4 on May 27, 2019, which passed about 23 miles east of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 14, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 180 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 25, 2011.
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 Richmond'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.
Richmond radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Richmond, IN?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 64 miles east-southeast. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Richmond?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Richmond the lowest scan from KILN is about 5,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Richmond 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 Richmond, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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