Flat Rock, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Flat Rock, Crawford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Flat Rock?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 86 days in the Crawford forecast zone and Crawford County — the most common reported hazard around Flat Rock, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (44 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 86 | Jun 2026 | Apr 16, 2006 · $775,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 44 | Jun 2026 | Aug 7, 2000 · 3 deaths · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Dec 13, 2000 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2023 | Jul 23, 2011 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 12 | Aug 2021 | Jun 6, 2008 · $300,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2011 | Feb 1, 2011 · $600,000 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 Crawford forecast zone and Crawford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Flat Rock get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Flat Rock, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Palestine weather station 7.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.5 | 3.4 | 4.3 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 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 Flat Rock?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 45 miles south. 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 Flat Rock | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 45 mi south | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 93 mi northeast | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 114 mi southeast | 11,700 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 Flat Rock
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 62 tornadoes within 25 miles of Flat Rock, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on January 7, 1989, which passed about 23 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 18 miles north of town.
Hail: 170 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 16, 2025.
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 Flat Rock'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.
Flat Rock radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Flat Rock, IL?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 45 miles south. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Flat Rock?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Flat Rock the lowest scan from KVWX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Flat Rock 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 Flat Rock, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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