Cree Lake, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cree Lake, Noble County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cree Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 85 days in the Noble forecast zone and Noble County — the most common reported hazard around Cree Lake, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (37 days) and high winds (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 85 | May 2025 | May 18, 1997 · $4.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 12 | Dec 2021 | Sep 14, 2008 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2008 | Feb 24, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2013 | Jul 20, 2013 · $20,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 2011 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Mar 2009 | Mar 10, 2009 · $300,000 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 Noble forecast zone and Noble County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cree Lake get?
A normal year brings about 30 inches of snow to Cree Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Garrett weather station 13.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (10.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.1 | 5.3 | 8.9 | 10.2 | 3.6 | 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 Cree Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 24 miles west-southwest. 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 Cree Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 24 mi west-southwest | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 97 mi north | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 124 mi northeast | 13,400 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 Cree Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 69 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cree Lake, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 21 miles northwest of town and caused 36 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 16 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 185 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 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 Cree Lake'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.
Cree Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cree Lake, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 24 miles west-southwest. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cree Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cree Lake the lowest scan from KIWX is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cree Lake 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 Cree Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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