Akron, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Akron, Fulton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Akron?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 75 days in the Fulton forecast zone and Fulton County — the most common reported hazard around Akron, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (36 days) and high winds (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 75 | Jun 2026 | Jul 4, 2003 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Feb 2018 | Jan 8, 2008 · 2 deaths · $125,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2008 | Feb 24, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Aug 2011 | Aug 7, 2011 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Jun 2013 | Jul 22, 1998 · $150,000 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 Fulton forecast zone and Fulton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Akron get?
A normal year brings about 30 inches of snow to Akron, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rochester weather station 9.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.3 | 6.3 | 10.7 | 8.0 | 3.3 | 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 Akron?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 28 miles northeast. 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 Akron | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 28 mi northeast | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 93 mi south | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 114 mi west-northwest | 11,700 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 Akron
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 90 tornadoes within 25 miles of Akron, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 9 miles northwest of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 18 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 158 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 19, 2009.
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 Akron'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.
Akron radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Akron, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 28 miles northeast. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Akron?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Akron the lowest scan from KIWX is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Akron 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 Akron, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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