Brookston, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brookston, White County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brookston?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 73 days in the White forecast zone and White County — the most common reported hazard around Brookston, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (26 days) and flash flooding (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Jun 2026 | May 16, 2025 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jun 2013 | Jan 8, 2008 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 8 | Nov 2019 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Feb 2018 | Jan 8, 2008 · $250,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2008 | Feb 24, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 2011 | — |
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 White forecast zone and White County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Brookston get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to Brookston, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Chalmers 5 W weather station 6.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 4.1 | 6.6 | 6.2 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 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 Brookston?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 69 miles south-southeast. 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 Brookston | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 69 mi south-southeast | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 80 mi northeast | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 94 mi northwest | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Brookston
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 119 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brookston, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 4 miles northwest of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 18, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 181 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 27, 2019.
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 Brookston'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.
Brookston radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brookston, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 69 miles south-southeast. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Brookston?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brookston the lowest scan from KIND is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Brookston 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 Brookston, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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