Sardinia, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sardinia, Decatur County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sardinia?
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 Sardinia, 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 Sardinia get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Sardinia, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the N Vernon 2 Ese weather station 10.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 3.9 | 4.8 | 5.9 | 2.2 | 0.1 | 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 Sardinia?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 52 miles 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 Sardinia | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 52 mi northwest | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 83 mi south-southwest | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 99 mi east-northeast | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Sardinia
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 106 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sardinia, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 2 miles northwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 16, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 200 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 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 Sardinia'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.
Sardinia radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sardinia, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 52 miles northwest. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sardinia?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sardinia the lowest scan from KIND is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sardinia 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 Sardinia, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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