Stone Bluff, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Stone Bluff, Fountain County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Stone Bluff?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 85 days in the Fountain forecast zone and Fountain County — the most common reported hazard around Stone Bluff, mostly in April and June. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (75 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 85 | Jun 2015 | Jun 13, 2015 · 1 death · $500 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 75 | Jun 2026 | May 9, 2000 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Jun 2026 | Jul 1, 2021 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Nov 2019 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Feb 2007 | — |
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 Fountain forecast zone and Fountain County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Stone Bluff get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Stone Bluff, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Attica 2E weather station 8.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 5.5 | 8.1 | 5.7 | 3.1 | 0.2 | 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 Stone Bluff?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 61 miles east-southeast. 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 Stone Bluff | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 61 mi east-southeast | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 108 mi north-northwest | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 110 mi west | 11,100 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 Stone Bluff
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 93 tornadoes within 25 miles of Stone Bluff, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 23 miles east-southeast of town and caused 28 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 18, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 208 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 32 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 18, 2000.
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 Stone Bluff'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.
Stone Bluff radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Stone Bluff, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 61 miles east-southeast. KLOT (Chicago, IL) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Stone Bluff?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Stone Bluff the lowest scan from KIND is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Stone Bluff 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 Stone Bluff, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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