Hessen Cassel, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hessen Cassel, Allen County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hessen Cassel?
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 Hessen Cassel, 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 Hessen Cassel get?
A normal year brings about 34 inches of snow to Hessen Cassel, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ft Wayne Intl Ap weather station 7 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 Hessen Cassel?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 42 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 Hessen Cassel | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 42 mi northwest | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 108 mi southwest | 10,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 126 mi south-southeast | 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 Hessen Cassel
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 104 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hessen Cassel, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 24 miles south-southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 283 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 30 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 26, 2014.
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 Hessen Cassel'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.
Hessen Cassel radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hessen Cassel, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 42 miles northwest. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hessen Cassel?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hessen Cassel the lowest scan from KIWX is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hessen Cassel 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 Hessen Cassel, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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