Fowler, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fowler, Benton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fowler?
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 Fowler, 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 Fowler get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Fowler, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Boswell 4Wnw weather station 9.1 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 Fowler?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 79 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 Fowler | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 79 mi north-northwest | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 83 mi southeast | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 99 mi east-northeast | 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 Fowler
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 112 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fowler, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 13 miles southeast of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 18, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 174 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 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 Fowler'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.
Fowler radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fowler, IN?
KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 79 miles north-northwest. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fowler?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fowler the lowest scan from KLOT is about 6,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Fowler 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 Fowler, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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