Rensselaer, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rensselaer, Jasper County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rensselaer?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 73 days in the Jasper forecast zone and Jasper County — the most common reported hazard around Rensselaer, mostly in August and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (39 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Jun 2026 | Nov 17, 2013 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Nov 2025 | Feb 17, 2022 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jun 2020 | Jan 8, 2008 · 1 death · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 11 | May 2024 | Feb 4, 2008 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2021 | — |
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 Jasper forecast zone and Jasper County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rensselaer get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Rensselaer, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rensselaer weather station 2.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 4.2 | 8.2 | 8.8 | 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 Rensselaer?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 66 miles 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 Rensselaer | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 66 mi northwest | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 81 mi east-northeast | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 97 mi south-southeast | 9,200 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 Rensselaer
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 80 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rensselaer, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 25 miles southeast of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on March 30, 2025, which passed about 19 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 125 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 27, 1993.
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 Rensselaer'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.
Rensselaer radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rensselaer, IN?
KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 66 miles northwest. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rensselaer?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rensselaer the lowest scan from KLOT is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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