Keensburg, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Keensburg, Wabash County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Keensburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 101 days in the Wabash forecast zone and Wabash County — the most common reported hazard around Keensburg, mostly in March and April. Next come excessive heat (75 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (63 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 101 | Apr 2024 | Mar 13, 2015 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 75 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 63 | Aug 2024 | Jul 1, 2023 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2009 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jul 2022 | Apr 28, 1996 · $70,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Feb 2009 | Sep 14, 2008 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2025 | — |
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 Wabash forecast zone and Wabash County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Keensburg get?
A normal year brings about 8.9 inches of snow to Keensburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mt Carmel weather station 7.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.0 | 2.8 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 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 Keensburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 10 miles 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 Keensburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 10 mi southeast | 500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 102 mi south-southwest | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 108 mi east-southeast | 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 Keensburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 110 tornadoes within 25 miles of Keensburg, 39 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1990, which passed about 23 miles east-northeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2025, which passed about 16 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 162 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 3, 1996.
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 Keensburg'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.
Keensburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Keensburg, IL?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 10 miles southeast. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Keensburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Keensburg the lowest scan from KVWX is about 500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Keensburg 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 Keensburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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