Lincoln, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lincoln, Cass County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lincoln?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 111 days in the Cass forecast zone and Cass County — the most common reported hazard around Lincoln, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (34 days) and flash flooding (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 111 | Jun 2026 | Oct 17, 1996 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Jul 2017 | Jul 5, 2003 · $1.3 million damage |
| High winds | 10 | Nov 2019 | — |
| Flooding | 9 | Jul 2017 | Jul 11, 2017 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2008 | Feb 24, 2007 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | May 2025 | May 16, 2025 · $50,000 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 Cass forecast zone and Cass County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lincoln get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Lincoln, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Young America weather station 7.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 5.1 | 8.2 | 7.3 | 2.7 | 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 Lincoln?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 58 miles north-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 Lincoln | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 58 mi north-northeast | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 63 mi south | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 119 mi northwest | 12,600 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 Lincoln
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 116 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lincoln, 39 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 13 miles south of town and caused 25 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on March 19, 2025, which touched down about 11 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 174 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.85-inch hail on March 14, 2024.
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 Lincoln'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.
Lincoln radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lincoln, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 58 miles north-northeast. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 63 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lincoln?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lincoln the lowest scan from KIWX is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lincoln 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 Lincoln, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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