Miami, IN Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Miami, Miami County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

What weather hits Miami?

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 Miami, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (33 days) and high winds (12 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds101Jun 2026Jun 1, 2009 · $150,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms33Jan 2026—
High winds12Mar 2026—
Flash flooding9Jun 2015Jul 22, 1998 · $1.5 million damage
Flooding8Jun 2015Jul 23, 1997 · $1,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill6Jan 2024—
Ice storms & sleet4Dec 2008Feb 24, 2007 · $25,000 damage
Blizzards2Feb 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 Miami get?

A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Miami, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Peru weather station 10.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.8 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.00.64.37.85.02.90.30.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Miami?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 56 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over MiamiView
KIWX
Fort Wayne, IN
56 mi north-northeast4,100 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KIND
Indianapolis, IN
63 mi south4,900 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KLOT
Chicago, IL
124 mi northwest13,300 ftLimited — 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 Miami

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 111 tornadoes within 25 miles of Miami, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 12 miles south of town and caused 25 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on March 19, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles west-northwest of town.

Hail: 170 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 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 Miami'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.

Miami radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Miami, IN?

KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 56 miles north-northeast. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 63 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Miami?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Miami the lowest scan from KIWX is about 4,100 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Miami 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 Miami, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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