Leo-Cedarville, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Leo-Cedarville, Allen County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Leo-Cedarville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 138 days in the Allen forecast zone and Allen County — the most common reported hazard around Leo-Cedarville, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (37 days) and flash flooding (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 138 | Jun 2026 | Jun 13, 2022 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2022 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Jul 2022 | Jun 27, 2002 · $5.0 million damage |
| High winds | 21 | Mar 2026 | Oct 30, 1996 · $40,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Apr 2025 | Jul 5, 2003 · $7.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Jun 2022 | May 1, 2010 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2008 | Feb 24, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2024 | Dec 23, 2022 · 1 death |
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 Allen forecast zone and Allen County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Leo-Cedarville get?
A normal year brings about 36 inches of snow to Leo-Cedarville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Garrett 1 S weather station 9.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2.5 | 7.1 | 10.6 | 9.7 | 4.8 | 1.2 | 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 Leo-Cedarville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 36 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 Leo-Cedarville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 36 mi west-northwest | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 119 mi north-northwest | 12,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 124 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 Leo-Cedarville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 84 tornadoes within 25 miles of Leo-Cedarville, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F3 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 25 miles northwest of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 30, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 264 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 30 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 Leo-Cedarville'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.
Leo-Cedarville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Leo-Cedarville, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 36 miles west-northwest. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Leo-Cedarville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Leo-Cedarville the lowest scan from KIWX is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Leo-Cedarville 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 Leo-Cedarville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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