Linn Grove, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Linn Grove, Adams County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Linn Grove?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 62 days in the Adams forecast zone and Adams County — the most common reported hazard around Linn Grove, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (34 days) and high winds (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 62 | Jun 2025 | Jul 10, 2018 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 8 | Mar 2026 | Nov 12, 2003 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Mar 2023 | Mar 6, 2023 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 6 | May 2017 | Aug 4, 1998 · $250,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Jun 2010 | Apr 14, 2006 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2008 | Feb 24, 2007 · $25,000 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 Adams forecast zone and Adams County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Linn Grove get?
A normal year brings about 28 inches of snow to Linn Grove, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Berne Wwtp weather station 5.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.4 | 5.1 | 8.4 | 7.7 | 4.6 | 0.5 | 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 Linn Grove?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 60 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 Linn Grove | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 60 mi northwest | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 92 mi southwest | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 106 mi southeast | 10,500 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 Linn Grove
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 89 tornadoes within 25 miles of Linn Grove, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 24 miles west-southwest of town and caused 25 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which touched down about 10 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 194 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 9, 2001.
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 Linn Grove'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.
Linn Grove radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Linn Grove, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 60 miles northwest. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Linn Grove?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Linn Grove the lowest scan from KIWX is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Linn Grove 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 Linn Grove, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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