Palestine, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Palestine, Kosciusko County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Palestine?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 143 days in the Southern Kosciusko forecast zone and Kosciusko County — the most common reported hazard around Palestine, mostly in July and June. Next come lightning casualties & damage (10 days) and flash flooding (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 143 | Jun 2026 | Jul 1, 2014 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | May 2022 | Jul 21, 1998 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Nov 2017 | May 16, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Apr 2025 | Jan 8, 2008 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 4 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2024 | — |
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 Southern Kosciusko forecast zone and Kosciusko County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Palestine get?
A normal year brings about 32 inches of snow to Palestine, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Warsaw 5Sw weather station 1.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.6 | 6.6 | 10.0 | 8.8 | 4.1 | 0.8 | 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 Palestine?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 18 miles 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Palestine | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 18 mi northeast | 1,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 103 mi south | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 115 mi west-northwest | 11,900 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 Palestine
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 103 tornadoes within 25 miles of Palestine, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 25 miles north-northwest of town and caused 31 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 11 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 171 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 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 Palestine'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.
Palestine radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Palestine, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 18 miles northeast. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Palestine?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Palestine the lowest scan from KIWX is about 1,000 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Palestine 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 Palestine, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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