Mount Carmel, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mount Carmel, Wabash County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mount Carmel?
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 Mount Carmel, 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 Mount Carmel get?
A normal year brings about 8.9 inches of snow to Mount Carmel, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mt Carmel weather station in town. 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 Mount Carmel?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 11 miles south-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 Mount Carmel | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 11 mi south-southeast | 600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 104 mi east-southeast | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 108 mi south-southwest | 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 Mount Carmel
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 109 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mount Carmel, 41 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1990, which passed about 16 miles east-northeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2025, which passed about 16 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 200 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 31, 2012.
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 Mount Carmel'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.
Mount Carmel radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mount Carmel, IL?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 11 miles south-southeast. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mount Carmel?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mount Carmel the lowest scan from KVWX is about 600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mount Carmel 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 Mount Carmel, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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