Fort Wayne, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fort Wayne, Allen County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fort Wayne?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 138 days in the Allen forecast zone and Allen County — the most common reported hazard around Fort Wayne, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (37 days) and flash flooding (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 138 | Jun 2026 | Jun 13, 2022 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2022 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Jul 2022 | Jun 27, 2002 · $5.0 million damage |
| High winds | 21 | Mar 2026 | Oct 30, 1996 · $40,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Apr 2025 | Jul 5, 2003 · $7.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Jun 2022 | May 1, 2010 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2008 | Feb 24, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2024 | Dec 23, 2022 · 1 death |
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 Allen forecast zone and Allen County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fort Wayne get?
A normal year brings about 34 inches of snow to Fort Wayne, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ft Wayne Intl Ap weather station 8.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.9 | 7.6 | 10.8 | 7.8 | 4.6 | 0.8 | 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 Fort Wayne?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 34 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 Fort Wayne | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 34 mi west-northwest | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 113 mi south-southwest | 11,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 126 mi north | 13,800 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 Fort Wayne
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 97 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fort Wayne, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 16, 1968, which passed about 3 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on March 30, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 308 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 9.99-inch hail on May 6, 1961.
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 Fort Wayne'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.
Fort Wayne radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fort Wayne, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 34 miles west-northwest. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fort Wayne?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fort Wayne the lowest scan from KIWX is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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