Martinsville, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Martinsville, Clark County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Martinsville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 77 days in the Clark forecast zone and Clark County — the most common reported hazard around Martinsville, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (30 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 77 | Jun 2026 | Jun 4, 2014 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | May 2019 | Jun 26, 2013 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Jan 2026 | Mar 19, 1996 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | Jan 2020 | Jun 6, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 7 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2004 | — |
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 Clark forecast zone and Clark County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Martinsville get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Martinsville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Casey weather station 5.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 3.2 | 5.0 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 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 Martinsville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 75 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 Martinsville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 75 mi south | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 89 mi east-northeast | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 96 mi northwest | 9,000 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 Martinsville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 72 tornadoes within 25 miles of Martinsville, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1990, which passed about 21 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on December 28, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles north of town.
Hail: 173 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-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 Martinsville'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.
Martinsville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Martinsville, IL?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 75 miles south. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Martinsville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Martinsville the lowest scan from KVWX is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Martinsville 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 Martinsville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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