Macy, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Macy, Miami County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Macy?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 101 days in the Miami forecast zone and Miami County — the most common reported hazard around Macy, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (33 days) and high winds (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 101 | Jun 2026 | Jun 1, 2009 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jun 2015 | Jul 22, 1998 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Jun 2015 | Jul 23, 1997 · $1,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2008 | Feb 24, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 2011 | — |
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 Miami forecast zone and Miami County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Macy get?
A normal year brings about 30 inches of snow to Macy, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rochester weather station 8.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.3 | 6.3 | 10.7 | 8.0 | 3.3 | 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 Macy?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 36 miles 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 Macy | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 36 mi northeast | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 87 mi south | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 111 mi west-northwest | 11,300 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 Macy
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 96 tornadoes within 25 miles of Macy, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 9 miles northwest of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 22 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 162 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 19, 2009.
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 Macy'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.
Macy radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Macy, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 36 miles northeast. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Macy?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Macy the lowest scan from KIWX is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Macy 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 Macy, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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