West College Corner, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West College Corner, Union County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West College Corner?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 60 days in the Union forecast zone and Union County — the most common reported hazard around West College Corner, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (34 days) and flooding (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 60 | Apr 2025 | Jul 19, 1998 · 2 deaths · $25,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 23 | Mar 2023 | Jan 22, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jul 2024 | Jun 16, 2003 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 10 | Sep 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $856,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Dec 2022 | Feb 1, 1996 · $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 Union forecast zone and Union County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does West College Corner get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to West College Corner, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Liberty 3 Sse weather station 5.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.0 | 6.6 | 8.6 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 0.3 | 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 West College Corner?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 54 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 West College Corner | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 54 mi east | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 78 mi west | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 126 mi south-southwest | 13,700 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 West College Corner
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 80 tornadoes within 25 miles of West College Corner, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 20 miles west-southwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 22 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 206 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 25, 2011.
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 West College Corner'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.
West College Corner radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West College Corner, IN?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 54 miles east. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in West College Corner?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West College Corner the lowest scan from KILN is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for West College Corner 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 West College Corner, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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