Buffalo, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Buffalo, White County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Buffalo?
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 Buffalo, 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 Buffalo get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Buffalo, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Francesville weather station 10.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.9 | 5.4 | 8.9 | 7.4 | 3.3 | 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 Buffalo?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 63 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 Buffalo | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 63 mi east-northeast | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 85 mi south-southeast | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 86 mi northwest | 7,600 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 Buffalo
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 90 tornadoes within 25 miles of Buffalo, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 7 miles southeast of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on March 19, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 150 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 6, 2003.
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 Buffalo'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.
Buffalo radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Buffalo, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 63 miles east-northeast. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Buffalo?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Buffalo the lowest scan from KIWX is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Buffalo 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 Buffalo, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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