Argos, IN Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Argos, Marshall 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 Argos?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 114 days in the Marshall forecast zone and Marshall County — the most common reported hazard around Argos, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (48 days) and high winds (10 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds114Jun 2026Aug 15, 2007 · $250,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms48Jan 2026Jan 1, 2012 · 1 death
High winds10Nov 2019—
Flooding7Apr 2026Feb 20, 2018 · $1.2 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill6Jan 2024—
Flash flooding5Jun 2025Jul 18, 2007 · $15,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage5Aug 2025Jul 20, 2019 · 1 death
Ice storms & sleet4Dec 2008Feb 24, 2007 · $25,000 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 Marshall forecast zone and Marshall County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Argos get?

A normal year brings about 55 inches of snow to Argos, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Plymouth weather station 8.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (18.6 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
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Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Argos?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 30 miles east-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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over ArgosView
KIWX
Fort Wayne, IN		30 mi east-northeast1,800 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KLOT
Chicago, IL		98 mi west-northwest9,400 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KIND
Indianapolis, IN		106 mi south10,500 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 Argos

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 108 tornadoes within 25 miles of Argos, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 24 miles north of town and caused 36 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which crossed near town.

Hail: 172 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 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 Argos'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.

Argos radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Argos, IN?

KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 30 miles east-northeast. KLOT (Chicago, IL) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Argos?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Argos the lowest scan from KIWX is about 1,800 ft up.

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

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