Merriam, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Merriam, Noble County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Merriam?
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 Merriam, 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 Merriam get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Merriam, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Columbia City weather station 10.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.2 | 3.4 | 7.0 | 6.5 | 3.0 | 0.3 | 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 Merriam?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 15 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 Merriam | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 15 mi west-northwest | 800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 111 mi north | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 118 mi south-southwest | 12,400 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 Merriam
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 94 tornadoes within 25 miles of Merriam, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 15 miles northwest of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 30, 2025, which touched down about 6 miles east of town.
Hail: 282 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 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 Merriam'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.
Merriam radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Merriam, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 15 miles west-northwest. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Merriam?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Merriam the lowest scan from KIWX is about 800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Merriam 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 Merriam, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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