Gilmer Park, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gilmer Park, St. Joseph County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gilmer Park?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 136 days in the Eastern St. Joseph forecast zone and St. Joseph County — the most common reported hazard around Gilmer Park, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (15 days) and lightning casualties & damage (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 136 | May 2026 | Jul 21, 1998 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 15 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 12 | Aug 2024 | Jun 22, 2008 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Mar 2023 | Aug 15, 2016 · $5.1 million damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Aug 2021 | Sep 10, 2016 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | Dec 2022 | — |
| High winds | 1 | Apr 2026 | Apr 27, 2026 · $10,000 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 Eastern St. Joseph forecast zone and St. Joseph County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Gilmer Park get?
A normal year brings about 50 inches of snow to Gilmer Park, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the South Bend 4.6 Se weather station 1.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (16.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 4.1 | 9.4 | 16.8 | 14.3 | 4.0 | 1.3 | 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 Gilmer Park?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 33 miles east-southeast. 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 Gilmer Park | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 33 mi east-southeast | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 95 mi west | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 95 mi north-northeast | 9,000 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 Gilmer Park
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 124 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gilmer Park, 31 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 3 miles southeast of town and caused 36 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 23 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 249 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on April 17, 1963.
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 Gilmer 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.
Gilmer Park radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gilmer Park, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 33 miles east-southeast. KLOT (Chicago, IL) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gilmer Park?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gilmer Park the lowest scan from KIWX is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Gilmer 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 Gilmer Park, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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