Wolcott, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wolcott, White County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wolcott?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 73 days in the White forecast zone and White County — the most common reported hazard around Wolcott, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (26 days) and flash flooding (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Jun 2026 | May 16, 2025 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jun 2013 | Jan 8, 2008 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 8 | Nov 2019 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Feb 2018 | Jan 8, 2008 · $250,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2008 | Feb 24, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 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 White forecast zone and White County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wolcott get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Wolcott, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Remington 2Nnw weather station 7.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.9 | 5.9 | 9.7 | 8.3 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 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 Wolcott?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 80 miles 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 Wolcott | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 80 mi northwest | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 81 mi east-northeast | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 83 mi south-southeast | 7,300 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 Wolcott
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 102 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wolcott, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 11 miles southeast of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 18, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles south-southeast 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 June 14, 2010.
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 Wolcott'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.
Wolcott radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wolcott, IN?
KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 80 miles northwest. KIWX (Fort Wayne, IN) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wolcott?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wolcott the lowest scan from KLOT is about 6,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Wolcott 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 Wolcott, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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