Laotto, IN Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Laotto, Noble 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 Laotto?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 85 days in the Noble forecast zone and Noble County — the most common reported hazard around Laotto, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (37 days) and high winds (12 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	85	May 2025	May 18, 1997 · $4.0 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	37	Jan 2026	—
High winds	12	Dec 2021	Sep 14, 2008 · $10,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	5	Jan 2024	—
Ice storms & sleet	4	Dec 2008	Feb 24, 2007 · $25,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage	3	Jul 2013	Jul 20, 2013 · $20,000 damage
Blizzards	2	Feb 2011	—
Flooding	2	Mar 2009	Mar 10, 2009 · $300,000 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 Noble forecast zone and Noble County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Laotto get?

A normal year brings about 30 inches of snow to Laotto, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Garrett weather station 5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (10.2 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.0	1.1	5.3	8.9	10.2	3.6	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 Laotto?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 26 miles west. 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 Laotto	View
KIWX Fort Wayne, IN	26 mi west	1,600 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KGRR Grand Rapids, MI	112 mi north	11,500 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KIND Indianapolis, IN	123 mi south-southwest	13,300 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 Laotto

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 79 tornadoes within 25 miles of Laotto, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 23 miles northwest of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 30, 2025, which touched down about 5 miles west of town.

Hail: 280 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 9.99-inch hail on May 6, 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 Laotto'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.

Laotto radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Laotto, IN?

KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 26 miles west. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Laotto?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Laotto the lowest scan from KIWX is about 1,600 ft up.

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

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