Earl Park, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Earl Park, Benton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Earl Park?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 60 days in the Benton forecast zone and Benton County — the most common reported hazard around Earl Park, mostly in May and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (26 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 60 | Jun 2026 | Jun 14, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jun 2017 | Jan 8, 2008 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Feb 2019 | Feb 24, 2019 · $25,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2008 | — |
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 Benton forecast zone and Benton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Earl Park get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Earl Park, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Boswell 4Wnw weather station 10.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 4.3 | 7.1 | 2.8 | 2.1 | 0.2 | 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 Earl Park?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 72 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 Earl Park | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 72 mi north-northwest | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 90 mi southeast | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 101 mi east-northeast | 9,800 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 Earl Park
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 100 tornadoes within 25 miles of Earl Park, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 20 miles southeast of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on December 28, 2025, which passed about 21 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 147 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 14, 2010.
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 Earl Park'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.
Earl Park radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Earl Park, IN?
KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 72 miles north-northwest. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Earl Park?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Earl Park the lowest scan from KLOT is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Earl Park 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 Earl Park, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Kentland, IN radar 6 mi
- Fowler, IN radar 7 mi
- Oxford, IN radar 14 mi
- Remington, IN radar 16 mi
- Morocco, IN radar 18 mi
- Otterbein, IN radar 22 mi
- Rensselaer, IN radar 23 mi
- Williamsport, IN radar 28 mi
- Attica, IN radar 29 mi
- Brookston, IN radar 30 mi