Onward, IN Live Doppler Radar

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

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What weather hits Onward?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 111 days in the Cass forecast zone and Cass County — the most common reported hazard around Onward, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (34 days) and flash flooding (11 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds111Jun 2026Oct 17, 1996 · $200,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms34Jan 2026—
Flash flooding11Jul 2017Jul 5, 2003 · $1.3 million damage
High winds10Nov 2019—
Flooding9Jul 2017Jul 11, 2017 · 1 death
Extreme cold & wind chill6Jan 2024—
Ice storms & sleet4Dec 2008Feb 24, 2007 · $50,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage3May 2025May 16, 2025 · $50,000 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 Cass forecast zone and Cass County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Onward get?

A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Onward, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Peru weather station 8 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 Onward?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 53 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 OnwardView
KIWX
Fort Wayne, IN		53 mi north-northeast3,800 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KIND
Indianapolis, IN		68 mi south5,500 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KLOT
Chicago, IL		117 mi west-northwest12,200 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 Onward

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 108 tornadoes within 25 miles of Onward, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 18 miles south of town and caused 25 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on March 19, 2025, which touched down about 8 miles west-northwest of town.

Hail: 160 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 Onward'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.

Onward radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Onward, IN?

KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 53 miles north-northeast. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 68 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Onward?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Onward the lowest scan from KIWX is about 3,800 ft up.

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

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