Van Bibber Lake, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Van Bibber Lake, Putnam County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Van Bibber Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 103 days in the Putnam forecast zone and Putnam County — the most common reported hazard around Van Bibber Lake, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (33 days) and flooding (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 103 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2023 · $350,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | Dec 15, 2019 · $75,000 damage |
| Flooding | 27 | May 2026 | Jan 21, 1999 · $63,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Apr 2025 | Sep 1, 2003 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 13 | Mar 2026 | Mar 3, 2023 · 2 deaths · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 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 Putnam forecast zone and Putnam County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Van Bibber Lake get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Van Bibber Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Greencastle 1 W weather station 6.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.9 | 5.2 | 9.3 | 4.3 | 2.2 | 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 Van Bibber Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 35 miles east. 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 Van Bibber Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 35 mi east | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 110 mi south-southwest | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 130 mi north-northeast | 14,400 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 Van Bibber Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 90 tornadoes within 25 miles of Van Bibber Lake, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 20 miles north of town and caused 28 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 16, 2025, which touched down about 9 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 239 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 18, 2021.
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 Van Bibber Lake'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.
Van Bibber Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Van Bibber Lake, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 35 miles east. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Van Bibber Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Van Bibber Lake the lowest scan from KIND is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Van Bibber Lake 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 Van Bibber Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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