Dune Acres, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dune Acres, Porter County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dune Acres?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 116 days in the Porter forecast zone and Porter County — the most common reported hazard around Dune Acres, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (63 days) and flooding (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 116 | Jun 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 63 | Jan 2026 | Dec 11, 2010 · $75,000 damage |
| Flooding | 28 | Jun 2026 | Aug 24, 2007 · 2 deaths · $25,000 damage |
| High winds | 26 | Apr 2026 | Oct 26, 2010 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | May 2021 | Sep 14, 2008 · 2 deaths · $2.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 16 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 15 | Aug 2012 | Aug 15, 2007 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jun 2026 | — |
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 Porter forecast zone and Porter County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Dune Acres get?
A normal year brings about 40 inches of snow to Dune Acres, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Indiana Dunes Nl weather station 1.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (16.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 7.3 | 16.0 | 9.7 | 6.0 | 0.6 | 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 Dune Acres?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 52 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 Dune Acres | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 52 mi west | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 75 mi east-southeast | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 117 mi northeast | 12,200 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 Dune Acres
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dune Acres, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 21, 1967, which passed about 24 miles west-northwest of town and caused 33 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on March 19, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 200 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on May 7, 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 Dune Acres'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.
Dune Acres radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dune Acres, IN?
KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 52 miles west. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dune Acres?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dune Acres the lowest scan from KLOT is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Dune Acres 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 Dune Acres, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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