Union City, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Union City, Randolph County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Union City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 69 days in the Randolph forecast zone and Randolph County — the most common reported hazard around Union City, mostly in July and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (35 days) and flash flooding (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | Mar 2026 | Mar 11, 2026 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Jun 2021 | Sep 1, 2003 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 19 | Nov 2017 | Jan 21, 1999 · $375,000 damage |
| High winds | 9 | Mar 2026 | Nov 27, 2019 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Aug 2007 | Jun 19, 1998 · $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 Randolph forecast zone and Randolph County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Union City get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Union City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ridgeville 3 Sse weather station 10 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.9 | 5.7 | 7.2 | 6.4 | 4.3 | 0.5 | 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 Union City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 76 miles 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 Union City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 76 mi southeast | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 84 mi west-southwest | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 92 mi north-northwest | 8,500 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 Union City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 91 tornadoes within 25 miles of Union City, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 14 miles northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 14, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles west of town.
Hail: 140 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-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 Union City'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.
Union City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Union City, IN?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 76 miles southeast. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 84 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Union City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Union City the lowest scan from KILN is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Union City 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 Union City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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