Lake Village, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake Village, Newton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake Village?
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 Lake Village, 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 Lake Village get?
A normal year brings about 30 inches of snow to Lake Village, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lake Village 7Se weather station 4.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (10.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.1 | 5.0 | 9.9 | 10.0 | 3.3 | 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 Village?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 47 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 Lake Village | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 47 mi northwest | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 92 mi east | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 116 mi south-southeast | 12,000 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 Lake Village
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 137 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lake Village, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 17, 1963, which crossed near town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2025, which passed about 18 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 198 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on April 23, 1961.
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 Village'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 Village radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake Village, IN?
KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 47 miles northwest. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lake Village?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lake Village the lowest scan from KLOT is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lake Village 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 Village, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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