North Manchester, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for North Manchester, Wabash County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits North Manchester?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 71 days in the Wabash forecast zone and Wabash County — the most common reported hazard around North Manchester, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (30 days) and high winds (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 71 | Jun 2026 | May 7, 2024 · $125,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 10 | Nov 2019 | Jan 18, 1996 · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jul 2013 | Jul 22, 1998 · $8.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 9 | May 2019 | May 2, 2019 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2008 | Feb 24, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jun 2008 | Aug 22, 2001 · $500,000 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 Wabash forecast zone and Wabash County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does North Manchester get?
A normal year brings about 30 inches of snow to North Manchester, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the N Manchester Wwtp weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (11.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.3 | 5.4 | 11.0 | 9.0 | 3.5 | 0.1 | 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 North Manchester?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 25 miles north. 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 Manchester | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 25 mi north | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 93 mi south-southwest | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 127 mi west-northwest | 13,900 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 Manchester
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 90 tornadoes within 25 miles of North Manchester, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 19 miles northwest of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on March 19, 2025, which touched down about 14 miles west of town.
Hail: 231 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 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 North Manchester'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 Manchester radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to North Manchester, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 25 miles north. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in North Manchester?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over North Manchester the lowest scan from KIWX is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for North Manchester 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 Manchester, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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