Windfall City, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Windfall City, Tipton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Windfall City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 51 days in the Tipton forecast zone and Tipton County — the most common reported hazard around Windfall City, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (36 days) and flooding (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 51 | Jun 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 15 | Sep 2020 | Sep 7, 2020 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jun 2013 | Jul 5, 2003 · $5.1 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2015 | Jan 11, 2015 · $15,000 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 Tipton forecast zone and Tipton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Windfall City get?
A normal year brings about 34 inches of snow to Windfall City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kokomo 3 Wsw weather station 13.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.5 | 6.2 | 10.6 | 9.8 | 5.2 | 0.7 | 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 Windfall City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 48 miles south-southwest. 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 Windfall City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 48 mi south-southwest | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 70 mi north | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 131 mi east-southeast | 14,600 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 Windfall City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 120 tornadoes within 25 miles of Windfall City, 43 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 14 miles south-southwest of town and caused 28 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 275 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.85-inch hail on March 14, 2024.
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 Windfall 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.
Windfall City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Windfall City, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 48 miles south-southwest. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Windfall City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Windfall City the lowest scan from KIND is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Windfall 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 Windfall City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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