La Paz, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for La Paz, Marshall County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits La Paz?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 114 days in the Marshall forecast zone and Marshall County — the most common reported hazard around La Paz, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (48 days) and high winds (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 114 | Jun 2026 | Aug 15, 2007 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 48 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 2012 · 1 death |
| High winds | 10 | Nov 2019 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Apr 2026 | Feb 20, 2018 · $1.2 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jun 2025 | Jul 18, 2007 · $15,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Aug 2025 | Jul 20, 2019 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2008 | Feb 24, 2007 · $25,000 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 Marshall forecast zone and Marshall County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does La Paz get?
A normal year brings about 37 inches of snow to La Paz, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lakeville weather station 5.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2.7 | 5.8 | 13.1 | 10.7 | 3.6 | 0.6 | 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 La Paz?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 32 miles east-southeast. 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 La Paz | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 32 mi east-southeast | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 92 mi west | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 107 mi north-northeast | 10,600 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 La Paz
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 121 tornadoes within 25 miles of La Paz, 31 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 10 miles north-northeast of town and caused 36 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 14 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 254 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 19, 2009.
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 La Paz'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.
La Paz radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to La Paz, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 32 miles east-southeast. KLOT (Chicago, IL) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in La Paz?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over La Paz the lowest scan from KIWX is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for La Paz 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 La Paz, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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