Roanoke, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Roanoke, Huntington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Roanoke?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 115 days in the Huntington forecast zone and Huntington County — the most common reported hazard around Roanoke, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (31 days) and flash flooding (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 115 | Jun 2026 | Jun 18, 2010 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jul 2015 | Jul 18, 1996 · $7.1 million damage |
| High winds | 9 | Nov 2019 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Jun 2015 | May 14, 2011 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2008 | Feb 24, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jun 2017 | Jul 29, 2002 · $80,000 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 Huntington forecast zone and Huntington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Roanoke get?
A normal year brings about 34 inches of snow to Roanoke, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ft Wayne Intl Ap weather station 9.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.9 | 7.6 | 10.8 | 7.8 | 4.6 | 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 Roanoke?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 32 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 Roanoke | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 32 mi north-northwest | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 99 mi south-southwest | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 134 mi north | 15,100 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 Roanoke
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 93 tornadoes within 25 miles of Roanoke, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 16, 1968, which passed about 2 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on March 30, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles north of town.
Hail: 315 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 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 Roanoke'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.
Roanoke radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Roanoke, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 32 miles north-northwest. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Roanoke?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Roanoke the lowest scan from KIWX is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Roanoke 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 Roanoke, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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