Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lakes of the Four Seasons, Lake County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lakes of the Four Seasons?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 124 days in the Lake forecast zone and Lake County — the most common reported hazard around Lakes of the Four Seasons, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (57 days) and flooding (51 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 124 | Jun 2026 | Jul 15, 2024 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 57 | Jan 2026 | Dec 11, 2010 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 51 | Jun 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · $15 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 35 | Jun 2026 | Sep 17, 2023 · $10 million damage |
| High winds | 33 | Apr 2026 | Mar 8, 2017 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 16 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 12 | Jun 2016 | Sep 19, 2013 · 1 death · $75,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Jun 2026 | — |
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 Lake forecast zone and Lake County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lakes of the Four Seasons get?
A normal year brings about 27 inches of snow to Lakes of the Four Seasons, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Crown Pt 1N weather station 7.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 4.7 | 10.3 | 6.3 | 4.3 | 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 Lakes of the Four Seasons?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 47 miles west-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 Lakes of the Four Seasons | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 47 mi west-northwest | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 79 mi east | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 127 mi south-southeast | 13,900 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 Lakes of the Four Seasons
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 126 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lakes of the Four Seasons, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 17, 1963, which passed about 20 miles south of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on March 30, 2025, which passed about 20 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 231 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 28, 1993.
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 Lakes of the Four Seasons'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.
Lakes of the Four Seasons radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN?
KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 47 miles west-northwest. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lakes of the Four Seasons?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lakes of the Four Seasons the lowest scan from KLOT is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lakes of the Four Seasons 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 Lakes of the Four Seasons, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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