Waynetown, IN Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Waynetown, Montgomery County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Waynetown?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 91 days in the Montgomery forecast zone and Montgomery County — the most common reported hazard around Waynetown, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (35 days) and flooding (19 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds91Jun 2026Aug 24, 1998 · 1 death · $15,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms35Jan 2026Feb 12, 2007 · $15,000 damage
Flooding19Dec 2021Jan 22, 1999 · $13,000 damage
Flash flooding16Jun 2019Jan 21, 1999 · $100,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill8Jan 2026—
High winds5Apr 2023Apr 5, 2023 · $10,000 damage
Excessive heat3Jun 2026—
Ice storms & sleet2Feb 2011—

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 Montgomery forecast zone and Montgomery County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Waynetown?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 49 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over WaynetownView
KIND
Indianapolis, IN		49 mi east-southeast3,500 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KIWX
Fort Wayne, IN		113 mi northeast11,600 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KLOT
Chicago, IL		118 mi north-northwest12,300 ftLimited — 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 Waynetown

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 86 tornadoes within 25 miles of Waynetown, 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 11 miles east-southeast of town and caused 28 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 18, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles north of town.

Hail: 216 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 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 Waynetown'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.

Waynetown radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Waynetown, IN?

KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 49 miles east-southeast. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Waynetown?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Waynetown the lowest scan from KIND is about 3,500 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Waynetown 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 Waynetown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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