Pennville, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pennville, Jay County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pennville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 55 days in the Jay forecast zone and Jay County — the most common reported hazard around Pennville, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (30 days) and flooding (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 55 | Jul 2025 | Aug 1, 2008 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 9 | Jul 2015 | Feb 28, 2011 · $1.5 million damage |
| High winds | 8 | Mar 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 · $28,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jul 2025 | Jul 22, 1998 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2008 | Feb 24, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | May 2010 | May 1, 2010 · $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 Jay forecast zone and Jay County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pennville get?
A normal year brings about 32 inches of snow to Pennville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hartford City 4 Ese weather station 8.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 2.0 | 7.2 | 9.0 | 8.2 | 5.0 | 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 Pennville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 67 miles north-northwest. 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 Pennville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 67 mi north-northwest | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 81 mi southwest | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 102 mi southeast | 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 Pennville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 93 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pennville, 36 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 17 miles west of town and caused 25 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 14, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 226 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 9, 2001.
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 Pennville'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.
Pennville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pennville, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 67 miles north-northwest. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pennville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pennville the lowest scan from KIWX is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pennville 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 Pennville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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