Rushville, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rushville, Rush County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rushville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 103 days in the Rush forecast zone and Rush County — the most common reported hazard around Rushville, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (32 days) and flooding (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 103 | Jun 2026 | Mar 15, 2025 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2022 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 16 | May 2026 | Mar 18, 2008 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Apr 2025 | Jun 19, 2021 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 7 | Mar 2026 | Mar 15, 2026 · $60,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Nov 2018 | — |
| 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 Rush forecast zone and Rush County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rushville get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Rushville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rushville weather station 1.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.3 | 3.1 | 6.2 | 3.4 | 2.8 | 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 Rushville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 45 miles west. 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 Rushville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 45 mi west | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 88 mi east | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 117 mi south-southwest | 12,200 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 Rushville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 94 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rushville, 38 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 17 miles southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 7, 2024, which touched down about 8 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 223 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 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 Rushville'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.
Rushville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rushville, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 45 miles west. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rushville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rushville the lowest scan from KIND is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rushville 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 Rushville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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