Waterloo, IN Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Waterloo, De Kalb County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Waterloo?

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 Waterloo, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (31 days) and high winds (10 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds60Mar 2025Aug 9, 2011 · 1 death
Heavy snow & winter storms31Jan 2026—
High winds10Nov 2019—
Extreme cold & wind chill5Jan 2024—
Flooding4Jul 2025Sep 11, 2000 · $250,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet4Dec 2008Feb 24, 2007 · $25,000 damage
Flash flooding4May 2010May 17, 1996 · 1 death · $105,000 damage
Blizzards2Feb 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 Waterloo get?

A normal year brings about 30 inches of snow to Waterloo, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Garrett weather station 7.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (10.2 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.01.15.38.910.23.60.40.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Waterloo?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 34 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over WaterlooView
KIWX
Fort Wayne, IN		34 mi west2,100 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KGRR
Grand Rapids, MI		104 mi north-northwest10,200 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KDTX
Detroit, MI		119 mi northeast12,600 ftLimited — 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 Waterloo

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 75 tornadoes within 25 miles of Waterloo, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 21 miles north-northwest of town and caused 23 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 21 miles north-northwest of town.

Hail: 201 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 12, 1998.

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 Waterloo'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.

Waterloo radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Waterloo, IN?

KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 34 miles west. KGRR (Grand Rapids, MI) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Waterloo?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Waterloo the lowest scan from KIWX is about 2,100 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Waterloo 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 Waterloo, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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