Swayzee, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Swayzee, Grant County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Swayzee?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 90 days in the Grant forecast zone and Grant County — the most common reported hazard around Swayzee, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (35 days) and flooding (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 90 | Jun 2026 | Nov 6, 2005 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | Jun 2015 | Jan 22, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 · $8,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Aug 2014 | Aug 4, 1998 · $1.5 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2008 | Feb 24, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Mar 2025 | Mar 15, 2025 · $35,000 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 Grant forecast zone and Grant County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Swayzee get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Swayzee, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Marion 2 N weather station 10.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.0 | 5.0 | 8.1 | 6.3 | 3.7 | 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 Swayzee?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 59 miles north. 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 Swayzee | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 59 mi north | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 60 mi south-southwest | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 130 mi southeast | 14,400 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 Swayzee
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 114 tornadoes within 25 miles of Swayzee, 42 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 2 miles south of town and caused 25 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 25 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 258 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 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 Swayzee'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.
Swayzee radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Swayzee, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 59 miles north. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 60 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Swayzee?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Swayzee the lowest scan from KIWX is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Swayzee 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 Swayzee, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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