Goodland, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Goodland, Newton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Goodland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 63 days in the Newton forecast zone and Newton County — the most common reported hazard around Goodland, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (35 days) and flash flooding (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 63 | Jun 2026 | Apr 8, 2001 · $75,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Jun 2020 | Jan 8, 2008 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Jun 2020 | Feb 5, 2008 · 3 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 6 | May 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 3 | Feb 2016 | Feb 1, 2011 · 2 deaths |
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 Newton forecast zone and Newton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Goodland get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Goodland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Remington 2Nnw weather station 6.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.9 | 5.9 | 9.7 | 8.3 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 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 Goodland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 71 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 Goodland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 71 mi northwest | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 91 mi southeast | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 93 mi east-northeast | 8,600 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 Goodland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 97 tornadoes within 25 miles of Goodland, 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 23 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 121 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 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 Goodland'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.
Goodland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Goodland, IN?
KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 71 miles northwest. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Goodland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Goodland the lowest scan from KLOT is about 5,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Goodland 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 Goodland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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