Shamrock Lakes, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Shamrock Lakes, Blackford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Shamrock Lakes?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 41 days in the Blackford forecast zone and Blackford County — the most common reported hazard around Shamrock Lakes, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (32 days) and high winds (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 41 | Apr 2026 | Jun 4, 2011 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 8 | Nov 2019 | — |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Aug 2014 | Aug 5, 1998 · $150,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2008 | Feb 24, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | Feb 2007 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Aug 2010 | Aug 11, 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 Blackford forecast zone and Blackford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Shamrock Lakes get?
A normal year brings about 32 inches of snow to Shamrock Lakes, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hartford City 4 Ese weather station 7.5 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 Shamrock Lakes?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 66 miles southwest. 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 Shamrock Lakes | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 66 mi southwest | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 67 mi north-northwest | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 109 mi southeast | 11,000 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 Shamrock Lakes
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 94 tornadoes within 25 miles of Shamrock Lakes, 34 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 8 miles north-northwest of town and caused 25 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 21 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 294 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 Shamrock Lakes'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.
Shamrock Lakes radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Shamrock Lakes, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 66 miles southwest. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 67 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Shamrock Lakes?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Shamrock Lakes the lowest scan from KIND is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Shamrock Lakes 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 Shamrock Lakes, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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