South Center, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for South Center, La Porte County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits South Center?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 123 days in the Southern La Porte forecast zone and La Porte County — the most common reported hazard around South Center, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (7 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (5 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 123 | May 2026 | Aug 4, 2008 · 1 death · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jul 2015 | Jul 28, 2009 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 5 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2011 | Jul 11, 2011 · $15,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Jul 2025 | Feb 20, 2018 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Southern La Porte forecast zone and La Porte County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does South Center get?
A normal year brings about 42 inches of snow to South Center, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kingsbury 1N weather station 5.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (13.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.3 | 11.3 | 13.8 | 9.4 | 5.1 | 0.7 | 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 South Center?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 50 miles east. 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 South Center | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 50 mi east | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 75 mi west | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 113 mi north-northeast | 11,600 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 South Center
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 105 tornadoes within 25 miles of South Center, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 24 miles east-northeast of town and caused 36 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 23 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 242 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on May 7, 2024.
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 South 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.
South Center radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to South Center, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 50 miles east. KLOT (Chicago, IL) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in South Center?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over South Center the lowest scan from KIWX is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for South 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 South Center, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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