Shelbyville, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Shelbyville, Shelby County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Shelbyville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 115 days in the Shelby forecast zone and Shelby County — the most common reported hazard around Shelbyville, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (32 days) and flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 115 | Jun 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 26 | Jul 2021 | Jan 4, 2005 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Apr 2025 | Jun 7, 2008 · $170,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2026 | Mar 15, 2026 · $40,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | May 2009 | Apr 20, 1996 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2026 | — |
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 Shelby forecast zone and Shelby County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Shelbyville get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Shelbyville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Shelbyville Sewage Plt weather station 1.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 3.6 | 5.3 | 3.8 | 1.8 | 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 Shelbyville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 29 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 Shelbyville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 29 mi west-northwest | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 105 mi east | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 109 mi south | 10,900 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 Shelbyville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 130 tornadoes within 25 miles of Shelbyville, 53 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 24 miles southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on March 19, 2025, which passed about 22 miles south of town.
Hail: 378 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 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 Shelbyville'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.
Shelbyville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Shelbyville, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 29 miles west-northwest. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Shelbyville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Shelbyville the lowest scan from KIND is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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