Lake Bruce, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake Bruce, Fulton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake Bruce?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 75 days in the Fulton forecast zone and Fulton County — the most common reported hazard around Lake Bruce, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (36 days) and high winds (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 75 | Jun 2026 | Jul 4, 2003 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Feb 2018 | Jan 8, 2008 · 2 deaths · $125,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2008 | Feb 24, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Aug 2011 | Aug 7, 2011 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Jun 2013 | Jul 22, 1998 · $150,000 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 Fulton forecast zone and Fulton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lake Bruce get?
A normal year brings about 27 inches of snow to Lake Bruce, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Winamac 2Sse weather station 7.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.0 | 5.6 | 9.5 | 6.5 | 3.5 | 0.4 | 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 Lake Bruce?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 44 miles east-northeast. 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 Lake Bruce | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 44 mi east-northeast | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 92 mi west-northwest | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 95 mi south | 8,900 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 Lake Bruce
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 91 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lake Bruce, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 8 miles southeast of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 12 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 180 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 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 Lake Bruce'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.
Lake Bruce radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake Bruce, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 44 miles east-northeast. KLOT (Chicago, IL) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lake Bruce?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lake Bruce the lowest scan from KIWX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lake Bruce 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 Lake Bruce, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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