Smithville-Sanders, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Smithville-Sanders, Monroe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Smithville-Sanders?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 98 days in the Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County — the most common reported hazard around Smithville-Sanders, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (34 days) and flash flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 98 | Jun 2026 | Jun 1, 2018 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $1.3 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jun 2025 | Jun 18, 2021 · 1 death · $25 million damage |
| Flooding | 23 | May 2017 | Apr 5, 2014 · 2 deaths · $9,000 damage |
| High winds | 9 | Mar 2026 | Mar 15, 2026 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Nov 2018 | Nov 14, 2018 · $2,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Dec 2022 | — |
| 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 Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Smithville-Sanders get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to Smithville-Sanders, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bloomington Indiana Univ weather station 7.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.2 | 4.5 | 7.1 | 4.2 | 1.3 | 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 Smithville-Sanders?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 46 miles north-northeast. 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 Smithville-Sanders | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 46 mi north-northeast | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 81 mi south-southeast | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 86 mi southwest | 7,600 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 Smithville-Sanders
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 75 tornadoes within 25 miles of Smithville-Sanders, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1990, which passed about 13 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF2 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 25 miles west of town.
Hail: 229 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 25 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 25, 2023.
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 Smithville-Sanders'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.
Smithville-Sanders radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Smithville-Sanders, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 46 miles north-northeast. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Smithville-Sanders?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Smithville-Sanders the lowest scan from KIND is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Smithville-Sanders 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 Smithville-Sanders, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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