Whitewater, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Whitewater, Wayne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Whitewater?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 151 days in the Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County — the most common reported hazard around Whitewater, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (46 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 151 | Jun 2026 | Jun 23, 2016 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 46 | Apr 2025 | Jan 5, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jun 2024 | Jun 15, 1998 · 1 death |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · $8.1 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Dec 2022 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 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 Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Whitewater get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Whitewater, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the W Manchester 3 Wsw weather station 10.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.3 | 1.6 | 6.0 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 0.2 | 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 Whitewater?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 65 miles east-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 Whitewater | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 65 mi east-southeast | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 79 mi west-southwest | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 108 mi north-northwest | 10,800 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 Whitewater
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 94 tornadoes within 25 miles of Whitewater, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 23 miles northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 14, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 166 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 18, 2000.
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 Whitewater'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.
Whitewater radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Whitewater, IN?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 65 miles east-southeast. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Whitewater?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Whitewater the lowest scan from KILN is about 5,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Whitewater 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 Whitewater, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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