Cambridge City, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cambridge City, Wayne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cambridge City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 151 days in the Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County — the most common reported hazard around Cambridge City, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (46 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 151 | Jun 2026 | Jun 23, 2016 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 46 | Apr 2025 | Jan 5, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jun 2024 | Jun 15, 1998 · 1 death |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · $8.1 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Dec 2022 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 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 Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cambridge City get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Cambridge City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the New Castle 3 Sw weather station 13.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.9 | 5.9 | 7.9 | 6.4 | 3.4 | 0.3 | 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 Cambridge City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 59 miles west. 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 Cambridge City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 59 mi west | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 77 mi east-southeast | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 110 mi north-northwest | 11,200 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 Cambridge City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 87 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cambridge City, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 24 miles south of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 7, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 189 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 25, 2011.
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 Cambridge City'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.
Cambridge City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cambridge City, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 59 miles west. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cambridge City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cambridge City the lowest scan from KIND is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cambridge City 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 Cambridge City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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