Syracuse, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Syracuse, Kosciusko County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Syracuse?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 143 days in the Northern Kosciusko forecast zone and Kosciusko County — the most common reported hazard around Syracuse, mostly in July and June. Next come lightning casualties & damage (10 days) and flash flooding (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 143 | Jun 2026 | Jul 1, 2014 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | May 2022 | Jul 21, 1998 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Nov 2017 | May 16, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Apr 2025 | Jan 8, 2008 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2024 | — |
| High winds | 1 | Mar 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 · $18,000 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 Northern Kosciusko forecast zone and Kosciusko County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Syracuse get?
A normal year brings about 47 inches of snow to Syracuse, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Northern Indiana Wfo weather station 5.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (14.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 3.7 | 8.1 | 14.6 | 14.9 | 5.1 | 0.9 | 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 Syracuse?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 5 miles south-southeast. 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 Syracuse | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 5 mi south-southeast | 200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 102 mi north | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 121 mi west | 13,000 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 Syracuse
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 106 tornadoes within 25 miles of Syracuse, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 18 miles north-northwest of town and caused 36 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 16 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 204 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 9.99-inch hail on May 6, 1961.
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 Syracuse'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.
Syracuse radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Syracuse, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 5 miles south-southeast. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Syracuse?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Syracuse the lowest scan from KIWX is about 200 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Syracuse 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 Syracuse, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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