Michiana Shores, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Michiana Shores, La Porte County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Michiana Shores?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 123 days in the Northern La Porte forecast zone and La Porte County — the most common reported hazard around Michiana Shores, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (8 days) and flash flooding (7 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 123 | May 2026 | Aug 4, 2008 · 1 death · $25,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jul 2015 | Jul 28, 2009 · $250,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2011 | Jul 11, 2011 · $15,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Jul 2025 | Feb 20, 2018 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Northern La Porte forecast zone and La Porte County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Michiana Shores get?
A normal year brings about 65 inches of snow to Michiana Shores, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Laporte weather station 11 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (23.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 4.0 | 13.8 | 23.0 | 16.0 | 7.1 | 1.1 | 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 Michiana Shores?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 64 miles east-southeast. 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 Michiana Shores | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 64 mi east-southeast | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 66 mi west | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 102 mi northeast | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Michiana Shores
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 63 tornadoes within 25 miles of Michiana Shores, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F3 on October 24, 2001, which passed about 22 miles east-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 7, 2024, which touched down about 8 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 134 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on May 7, 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 Michiana Shores'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.
Michiana Shores radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Michiana Shores, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 64 miles east-southeast. KLOT (Chicago, IL) is 66 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Michiana Shores?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Michiana Shores the lowest scan from KIWX is about 5,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Michiana Shores 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 Michiana Shores, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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