Royal Center, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Royal Center, Cass County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Royal Center?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 111 days in the Cass forecast zone and Cass County — the most common reported hazard around Royal Center, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (34 days) and flash flooding (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 111 | Jun 2026 | Oct 17, 1996 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Jul 2017 | Jul 5, 2003 · $1.3 million damage |
| High winds | 10 | Nov 2019 | — |
| Flooding | 9 | Jul 2017 | Jul 11, 2017 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2008 | Feb 24, 2007 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | May 2025 | May 16, 2025 · $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 Cass forecast zone and Cass County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Royal Center get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Royal Center, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Logansport Cicott St weather station 10 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 3.8 | 7.1 | 5.3 | 2.4 | 0.3 | 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 Royal Center?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 54 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 Royal Center | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 54 mi northeast | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 81 mi south | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 97 mi west-northwest | 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 Royal Center
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 92 tornadoes within 25 miles of Royal Center, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 2 miles northwest of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on March 19, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 154 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 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 Royal Center'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.
Royal Center radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Royal Center, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 54 miles northeast. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Royal Center?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Royal Center the lowest scan from KIWX is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Royal Center 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 Royal Center, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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