Wanatah, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wanatah, La Porte County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wanatah?
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 Wanatah, 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 Wanatah get?
A normal year brings about 34 inches of snow to Wanatah, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wanatah 2 Wnw weather station 2.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.4 | 6.8 | 10.6 | 8.8 | 5.1 | 0.8 | 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 Wanatah?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 62 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 Wanatah | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 62 mi east | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 63 mi west-northwest | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGRR Grand Rapids, MI | 122 mi northeast | 13,100 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 Wanatah
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 98 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wanatah, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 17, 1963, which passed about 24 miles south of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on March 30, 2025, which passed about 23 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 224 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 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 Wanatah'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.
Wanatah radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wanatah, IN?
KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 62 miles east. KLOT (Chicago, IL) is 63 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wanatah?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wanatah the lowest scan from KIWX is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wanatah 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 Wanatah, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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