Roachdale, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Roachdale, Putnam County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Roachdale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 103 days in the Putnam forecast zone and Putnam County — the most common reported hazard around Roachdale, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (33 days) and flooding (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 103 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2023 · $350,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | Dec 15, 2019 · $75,000 damage |
| Flooding | 27 | May 2026 | Jan 21, 1999 · $63,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Apr 2025 | Sep 1, 2003 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 13 | Mar 2026 | Mar 3, 2023 · 2 deaths · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Nov 2018 | Nov 14, 2018 · $10,000 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 Putnam forecast zone and Putnam County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Roachdale get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Roachdale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Crawfordsville 6 Se weather station 10.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.0 | 4.2 | 7.4 | 5.7 | 3.1 | 0.3 | 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 Roachdale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 29 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 Roachdale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 29 mi east-southeast | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 119 mi north-northeast | 12,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 120 mi south-southwest | 12,800 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 Roachdale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 108 tornadoes within 25 miles of Roachdale, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 12 miles north-northwest of town and caused 28 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 16, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 326 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 33 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 Roachdale'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.
Roachdale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Roachdale, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 29 miles east-southeast. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Roachdale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Roachdale the lowest scan from KIND is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Roachdale 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 Roachdale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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