Spencer, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Spencer, Owen County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Spencer?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Owen forecast zone and Owen County — the most common reported hazard around Spencer, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (68 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | Jun 2026 | Jun 25, 2024 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 68 | May 2026 | Jun 4, 2008 · $110 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Dec 15, 2019 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Jul 2025 | Dec 21, 2013 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 7 | Sep 2024 | Mar 26, 2021 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Nov 2018 | Nov 14, 2018 · $10,000 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 Owen forecast zone and Owen County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Spencer get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Spencer, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Spencer weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (6.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 2.8 | 6.9 | 4.2 | 1.5 | 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 Spencer?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 39 miles 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 Spencer | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 39 mi northeast | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 88 mi southwest | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 101 mi south-southeast | 9,800 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 Spencer
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 78 tornadoes within 25 miles of Spencer, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF3 on March 31, 2023, which passed about 2 miles east-northeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 18 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 229 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 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 Spencer'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.
Spencer radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Spencer, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 39 miles northeast. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Spencer?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Spencer the lowest scan from KIND is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Spencer 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 Spencer, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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