Kokomo, IN Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Kokomo, Howard County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Kokomo?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 87 days in the Howard forecast zone and Howard County — the most common reported hazard around Kokomo, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (37 days) and flooding (16 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds87Jun 2026Jun 24, 2000 · $2.0 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms37Jan 2026Feb 14, 2021 · $25,000 damage
Flooding16Jun 2019Jul 5, 2003 · $21 million damage
Flash flooding13Jun 2025Jul 5, 2003 · $18 million damage
High winds10Mar 2026Nov 27, 2019 · $40,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill6Jan 2026—
Excessive heat3Aug 2023—
Ice storms & sleet3Dec 2008—

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 Howard forecast zone and Howard County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Kokomo get?

A normal year brings about 34 inches of snow to Kokomo, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kokomo 3 Wsw weather station 2.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.6 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.11.56.210.69.85.20.70.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Kokomo?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 53 miles south. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over KokomoView
KIND
Indianapolis, IN		53 mi south3,800 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KIWX
Fort Wayne, IN		66 mi north-northeast5,200 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KLOT
Chicago, IL		129 mi northwest14,200 ftLimited — 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 Kokomo

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 112 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kokomo, 39 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 21 miles south-southeast of town and caused 28 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on March 19, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles northwest of town.

Hail: 201 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.85-inch hail on March 14, 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 Kokomo'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.

Kokomo radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Kokomo, IN?

KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 53 miles south. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 66 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Kokomo?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kokomo the lowest scan from KIND is about 3,800 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Kokomo 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 Kokomo, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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