Sandusky, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sandusky, Decatur County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sandusky?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 72 days in the Decatur forecast zone and Decatur County — the most common reported hazard around Sandusky, mostly in May and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (27 days) and flooding (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 72 | Jun 2026 | Feb 5, 2008 · $260,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 15 | Dec 2018 | Jun 13, 2018 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jun 2026 | Sep 8, 2016 · 1 death · $22,000 damage |
| High winds | 9 | Sep 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $85,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Jul 2016 | May 28, 1996 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Nov 2018 | Nov 14, 2018 · $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 Decatur forecast zone and Decatur County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sandusky get?
A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to Sandusky, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Greensburg weather station 5.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.2 | 3.1 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 1.7 | 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 Sandusky?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 47 miles west-northwest. 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 Sandusky | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 47 mi west-northwest | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 89 mi east | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 103 mi south-southwest | 10,100 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 Sandusky
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 100 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sandusky, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 7 miles southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 22 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 202 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-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 Sandusky'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.
Sandusky radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sandusky, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 47 miles west-northwest. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sandusky?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sandusky the lowest scan from KIND is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sandusky 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 Sandusky, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Greensburg, IN radar 5 mi
- Rushville, IN radar 14 mi
- Batesville, IN radar 17 mi
- Hope, IN radar 17 mi
- Westport, IN radar 18 mi
- Shelbyville, IN radar 18 mi
- Osgood, IN radar 23 mi
- Morristown, IN radar 23 mi
- Connersville, IN radar 24 mi
- Brookville, IN radar 25 mi