Uniondale, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Uniondale, Wells County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Uniondale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 71 days in the Wells forecast zone and Wells County — the most common reported hazard around Uniondale, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (34 days) and high winds (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 71 | Jun 2026 | Nov 6, 2005 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Dec 13, 2013 · 1 death |
| High winds | 9 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | May 2019 | Jul 22, 1998 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2008 | Feb 24, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jun 2008 | Jun 9, 2008 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | Jun 2015 | Jul 5, 2003 · 1 death · $4.5 million 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 Wells forecast zone and Wells County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Uniondale get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Uniondale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bluffton 6N weather station 4.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.1 | 4.1 | 7.6 | 6.5 | 3.6 | 0.4 | 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 Uniondale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 44 miles north-northwest. 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 Uniondale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 44 mi north-northwest | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 95 mi southwest | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 123 mi southeast | 13,200 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 Uniondale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 105 tornadoes within 25 miles of Uniondale, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 25 miles south-southwest of town and caused 25 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 297 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 15, 1964.
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 Uniondale'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.
Uniondale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Uniondale, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 44 miles north-northwest. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Uniondale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Uniondale the lowest scan from KIWX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Uniondale 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 Uniondale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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