Kentland, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kentland, Newton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kentland?
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 Kentland, 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 Kentland get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Kentland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Remington 2Nnw weather station 14.4 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 Kentland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 66 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 Kentland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 66 mi north-northwest | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 96 mi southeast | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 100 mi east-northeast | 9,500 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 Kentland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 99 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kentland, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 17, 1963, which passed about 24 miles north of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2025, which passed about 22 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 127 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 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 Kentland'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.
Kentland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kentland, IN?
KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 66 miles north-northwest. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kentland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kentland the lowest scan from KLOT is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kentland 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 Kentland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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