Fair Oaks, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fair Oaks, Jasper County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fair Oaks?
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 Fair Oaks, 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 Fair Oaks get?
A normal year brings about 30 inches of snow to Fair Oaks, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lake Village 7Se weather station 6.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (10.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.1 | 5.0 | 9.9 | 10.0 | 3.3 | 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 Fair Oaks?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 56 miles 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 Fair Oaks | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 56 mi northwest | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 83 mi east-northeast | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 108 mi south-southeast | 10,700 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 Fair Oaks
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 106 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fair Oaks, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 17, 1963, which passed about 3 miles north of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on December 28, 2025, which passed about 24 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 158 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 27, 1993.
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 Fair Oaks'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.
Fair Oaks radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fair Oaks, IN?
KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 56 miles northwest. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fair Oaks?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fair Oaks the lowest scan from KLOT is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fair Oaks 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 Fair Oaks, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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