Winamac, IN Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Winamac, Pulaski 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 Winamac?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 51 days in the Pulaski forecast zone and Pulaski County — the most common reported hazard around Winamac, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (29 days) and high winds (8 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	51	Mar 2025	Jul 23, 2022 · $40,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	29	Nov 2025	—
High winds	8	Nov 2019	—
Extreme cold & wind chill	5	Dec 2022	—
Ice storms & sleet	5	Dec 2008	Feb 24, 2007 · $25,000 damage
Flash flooding	3	Jun 2013	—
Blizzards	2	Feb 2011	—
Flooding	1	Feb 2018	Feb 20, 2018 · $38,000 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 Pulaski forecast zone and Pulaski County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Winamac get?

A normal year brings about 27 inches of snow to Winamac, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Winamac 2Sse weather station 2.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.5 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.0	1.0	5.6	9.5	6.5	3.5	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 Winamac?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 52 miles east-northeast. 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 Winamac	View
KIWX Fort Wayne, IN	52 mi east-northeast	3,700 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KLOT Chicago, IL	86 mi west-northwest	7,600 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KIND Indianapolis, IN	95 mi south	8,800 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation

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 Winamac

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 81 tornadoes within 25 miles of Winamac, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 12 miles southeast of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 18 miles northeast of town.

Hail: 158 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on April 16, 2006.

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 Winamac'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.

Winamac radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Winamac, IN?

KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN), about 52 miles east-northeast. KLOT (Chicago, IL) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Winamac?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Winamac the lowest scan from KIWX is about 3,700 ft up.

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

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