DeMotte, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for DeMotte, Jasper County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits DeMotte?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 73 days in the Jasper forecast zone and Jasper County — the most common reported hazard around DeMotte, mostly in August and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (39 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Jun 2026 | Nov 17, 2013 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Nov 2025 | Feb 17, 2022 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jun 2020 | Jan 8, 2008 · 1 death · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 11 | May 2024 | Feb 4, 2008 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2021 | — |
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 Jasper forecast zone and Jasper County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does DeMotte get?
A normal year brings about 30 inches of snow to DeMotte, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lowell weather station 12.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.9 | 5.9 | 9.7 | 9.3 | 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 DeMotte?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 54 miles west-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 DeMotte | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 54 mi west-northwest | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 78 mi east | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 114 mi south-southeast | 11,700 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 DeMotte
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 114 tornadoes within 25 miles of DeMotte, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 17, 1963, which passed about 6 miles south of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on March 30, 2025, which passed about 11 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 195 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on August 9, 2012.
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 DeMotte'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.
DeMotte radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to DeMotte, IN?
KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 54 miles west-northwest. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in DeMotte?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over DeMotte the lowest scan from KLOT is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for DeMotte 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 DeMotte, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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