North Liberty, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for North Liberty, St. Joseph County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits North Liberty?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 136 days in the Western St. Joseph forecast zone and St. Joseph County — the most common reported hazard around North Liberty, mostly in July and June. Next come lightning casualties & damage (12 days) and flash flooding (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 136 | May 2026 | Jul 21, 1998 · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 12 | Aug 2024 | Jun 22, 2008 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Mar 2023 | Aug 15, 2016 · $5.1 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Aug 2021 | Sep 10, 2016 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | Dec 2022 | — |
| High winds | 1 | Mar 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 · $1,000 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 Western St. Joseph forecast zone and St. Joseph County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does North Liberty get?
A normal year brings about 37 inches of snow to North Liberty, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lakeville weather station 8.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2.7 | 5.8 | 13.1 | 10.7 | 3.6 | 0.6 | 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 North Liberty?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 40 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 North Liberty | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 40 mi east-southeast | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 86 mi west | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 104 mi north-northeast | 10,300 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 North Liberty
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 122 tornadoes within 25 miles of North Liberty, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 12 miles east-northeast of town and caused 36 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 21 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 241 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on April 17, 1963.
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 North Liberty'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.
North Liberty radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to North Liberty, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 40 miles east-southeast. KLOT (Chicago, IL) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in North Liberty?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over North Liberty the lowest scan from KIWX is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for North Liberty 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 North Liberty, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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