Converse, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Converse, Miami County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Converse?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 101 days in the Miami forecast zone and Miami County — the most common reported hazard around Converse, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (33 days) and high winds (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 101 | Jun 2026 | Jun 1, 2009 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jun 2015 | Jul 22, 1998 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Jun 2015 | Jul 23, 1997 · $1,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2024 | — |
| 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 Miami forecast zone and Miami County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Converse get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Converse, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Marion 2 N weather station 11.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.0 | 5.0 | 8.1 | 6.3 | 3.7 | 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 Converse?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 55 miles north. 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 Converse | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 55 mi north | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 64 mi south-southwest | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 135 mi southeast | 15,300 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 Converse
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 107 tornadoes within 25 miles of Converse, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 8 miles south of town and caused 25 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 29, 2023, which touched down about 17 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 225 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.85-inch hail on March 14, 2024.
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 Converse'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.
Converse radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Converse, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 55 miles north. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 64 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Converse?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Converse the lowest scan from KIWX is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Converse 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 Converse, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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