Coesse, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Coesse, Whitley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Coesse?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 93 days in the Whitley forecast zone and Whitley County — the most common reported hazard around Coesse, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (34 days) and high winds (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 93 | May 2026 | May 9, 2000 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 11 | Mar 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 · $1,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jun 2023 | May 27, 2022 · $300,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Jul 2022 | Jan 8, 2008 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2008 | Feb 24, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2008 | Jun 28, 2005 · $50,000 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 Whitley forecast zone and Whitley County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Coesse get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Coesse, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Columbia City weather station 4.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.2 | 3.4 | 7.0 | 6.5 | 3.0 | 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 Coesse?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 22 miles northwest. 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 Coesse | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 22 mi northwest | 1,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 108 mi south-southwest | 10,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 122 mi north | 13,100 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 Coesse
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 97 tornadoes within 25 miles of Coesse, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 25 miles northwest of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 30, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 314 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 25 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 9.99-inch hail on May 6, 1961.
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 Coesse'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.
Coesse radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Coesse, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 22 miles northwest. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Coesse?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Coesse the lowest scan from KIWX is about 1,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Coesse 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 Coesse, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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