Hamilton, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hamilton, Steuben County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hamilton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 88 days in the Steuben forecast zone and Steuben County — the most common reported hazard around Hamilton, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (37 days) and high winds (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 88 | Jun 2026 | Jul 21, 1998 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Nov 2025 | Jan 1, 2008 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 11 | Nov 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | May 2009 | Mar 10, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Mar 2025 | Jul 21, 1998 · $312,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Jul 1997 | Aug 20, 1996 · $40,000 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 Steuben forecast zone and Steuben County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hamilton get?
A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to Hamilton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Angola weather station 9.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2.3 | 8.1 | 11.8 | 10.3 | 5.3 | 1.0 | 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 Hamilton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 42 miles west-southwest. 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 Hamilton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 42 mi west-southwest | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 99 mi north-northwest | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 109 mi northeast | 11,000 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 Hamilton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hamilton, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 16 miles north-northwest of town and caused 23 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 18 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 152 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on May 7, 2024.
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 Hamilton'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.
Hamilton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hamilton, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 42 miles west-southwest. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hamilton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hamilton the lowest scan from KIWX is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hamilton 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 Hamilton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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