Dunkirk, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dunkirk, Jay County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dunkirk?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 55 days in the Jay forecast zone and Jay County — the most common reported hazard around Dunkirk, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (30 days) and flooding (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 55 | Jul 2025 | Aug 1, 2008 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 9 | Jul 2015 | Feb 28, 2011 · $1.5 million damage |
| High winds | 8 | Mar 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 · $28,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jul 2025 | Jul 22, 1998 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2008 | Feb 24, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | May 2010 | May 1, 2010 · $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 Jay forecast zone and Jay County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Dunkirk get?
A normal year brings about 32 inches of snow to Dunkirk, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hartford City 4 Ese weather station 6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 2.0 | 7.2 | 9.0 | 8.2 | 5.0 | 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 Dunkirk?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 73 miles north-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 Dunkirk | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 73 mi north-northwest | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 73 mi southwest | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 99 mi southeast | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Dunkirk
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 94 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dunkirk, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 17 miles northwest of town and caused 25 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 14, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 256 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 9, 2001.
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 Dunkirk'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.
Dunkirk radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dunkirk, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 73 miles north-northwest. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 73 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dunkirk?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dunkirk the lowest scan from KIWX is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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