Russiaville, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Russiaville, Howard County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Russiaville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 87 days in the Howard forecast zone and Howard County — the most common reported hazard around Russiaville, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (37 days) and flooding (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 87 | Jun 2026 | Jun 24, 2000 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2021 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Jun 2019 | Jul 5, 2003 · $21 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jun 2025 | Jul 5, 2003 · $18 million damage |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2026 | Nov 27, 2019 · $40,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2008 | — |
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 Howard forecast zone and Howard County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Russiaville get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Russiaville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kokomo 5 Wsw weather station 4.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 5.4 | 7.5 | 5.9 | 3.3 | 0.4 | 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 Russiaville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 49 miles south. 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 Russiaville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 49 mi south | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 72 mi north-northeast | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 125 mi northwest | 13,600 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 Russiaville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 119 tornadoes within 25 miles of Russiaville, 44 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 20 miles south-southeast of town and caused 28 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on March 19, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 197 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.85-inch hail on March 14, 2024.
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 Russiaville'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.
Russiaville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Russiaville, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 49 miles south. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 72 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Russiaville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Russiaville the lowest scan from KIND is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Russiaville 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 Russiaville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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