Pulaski, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pulaski, Pulaski County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pulaski?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 51 days in the Pulaski forecast zone and Pulaski County — the most common reported hazard around Pulaski, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (29 days) and high winds (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 51 | Mar 2025 | Jul 23, 2022 · $40,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Nov 2025 | — |
| High winds | 8 | Nov 2019 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2008 | Feb 24, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Jun 2013 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 2011 | — |
| Flooding | 1 | Feb 2018 | Feb 20, 2018 · $38,000 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 Pulaski forecast zone and Pulaski County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pulaski get?
A normal year brings about 27 inches of snow to Pulaski, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Winamac 2Sse weather station 4.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.0 | 5.6 | 9.5 | 6.5 | 3.5 | 0.4 | 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 Pulaski?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 56 miles east-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 Pulaski | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 56 mi east-northeast | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 86 mi west-northwest | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 90 mi south-southeast | 8,200 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 Pulaski
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 76 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pulaski, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 9 miles southeast of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 23 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 149 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on April 16, 2006.
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 Pulaski'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.
Pulaski radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pulaski, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 56 miles east-northeast. KLOT (Chicago, IL) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pulaski?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pulaski the lowest scan from KIWX is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pulaski 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 Pulaski, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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