Arcola, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Arcola, Allen County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Arcola?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 138 days in the Allen forecast zone and Allen County — the most common reported hazard around Arcola, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (37 days) and flash flooding (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 138 | Jun 2026 | Jun 13, 2022 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2022 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Jul 2022 | Jun 27, 2002 · $5.0 million damage |
| High winds | 21 | Mar 2026 | Oct 30, 1996 · $40,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Apr 2025 | Jul 5, 2003 · $7.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Jun 2022 | May 1, 2010 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2008 | Feb 24, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2024 | Dec 23, 2022 · 1 death |
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 Allen forecast zone and Allen County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Arcola get?
A normal year brings about 34 inches of snow to Arcola, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ft Wayne Intl Ap weather station 10.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.9 | 7.6 | 10.8 | 7.8 | 4.6 | 0.8 | 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 Arcola?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 28 miles northwest. 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 Arcola | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 28 mi northwest | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 110 mi south-southwest | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 124 mi north | 13,400 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 Arcola
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 97 tornadoes within 25 miles of Arcola, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 24 miles north-northwest of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 30, 2025, which touched down about 13 miles north of town.
Hail: 305 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 9.99-inch hail on May 6, 1961.
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 Arcola'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.
Arcola radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Arcola, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 28 miles northwest. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Arcola?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Arcola the lowest scan from KIWX is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Arcola 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 Arcola, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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