Spencerville, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Spencerville, De Kalb County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Spencerville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 60 days in the De Kalb forecast zone and De Kalb County — the most common reported hazard around Spencerville, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (31 days) and high winds (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 60 | Mar 2025 | Aug 9, 2011 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 10 | Nov 2019 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Jul 2025 | Sep 11, 2000 · $250,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2008 | Feb 24, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 4 | May 2010 | May 17, 1996 · 1 death · $105,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 2011 | — |
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 De Kalb forecast zone and De Kalb County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Spencerville get?
A normal year brings about 36 inches of snow to Spencerville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Garrett 1 S weather station 10.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2.5 | 7.1 | 10.6 | 9.7 | 4.8 | 1.2 | 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 Spencerville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 40 miles west. 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 Spencerville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 40 mi west | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 116 mi north-northwest | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDTX Detroit, MI | 123 mi northeast | 13,300 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 Spencerville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 78 tornadoes within 25 miles of Spencerville, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F3 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 24 miles northwest of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 30, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles west of town.
Hail: 238 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 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 Spencerville'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.
Spencerville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Spencerville, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 40 miles west. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Spencerville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Spencerville the lowest scan from KIWX is about 2,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Spencerville 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 Spencerville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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