Bass Lake, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bass Lake, Starke County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bass Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 73 days in the Starke forecast zone and Starke County — the most common reported hazard around Bass Lake, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (45 days) and high winds (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Jun 2026 | Jun 19, 2021 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 45 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 9 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2008 | Feb 24, 2007 · 1 death · $25,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 2011 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Feb 2018 | Feb 20, 2018 · $1.2 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 1 | Jul 1996 | — |
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 Starke forecast zone and Starke County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bass Lake get?
A normal year brings about 28 inches of snow to Bass Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Knox Wwtp weather station 5.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 2.0 | 5.7 | 9.7 | 7.5 | 3.4 | 0.2 | 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 Bass Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 47 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Bass Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 47 mi east-northeast | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 82 mi west-northwest | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 106 mi south | 10,500 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 Bass Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 88 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bass Lake, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 20 miles southeast of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 13 miles east of town.
Hail: 178 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 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 Bass Lake'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.
Bass Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bass Lake, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 47 miles east-northeast. KLOT (Chicago, IL) is 82 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bass Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bass Lake the lowest scan from KIWX is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bass Lake 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 Bass Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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