Russellville, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Russellville, Lawrence County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Russellville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 91 days in the Lawrence forecast zone and Lawrence County — the most common reported hazard around Russellville, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (35 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 91 | Aug 2025 | May 9, 2015 · $125,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 35 | Aug 2025 | May 8, 1996 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 1999 · $1,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 11 | Feb 2019 | Jun 8, 2008 · $1.5 million damage |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · $30,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2011 | Feb 1, 2011 · $30,000 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 Lawrence forecast zone and Lawrence County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Russellville get?
A normal year brings about 8.5 inches of snow to Russellville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Vincennes 5 Ne weather station 6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 3.0 | 2.7 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 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 Russellville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 40 miles south-southwest. 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 Russellville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 40 mi south-southwest | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 91 mi northeast | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 104 mi east-southeast | 10,200 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 Russellville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 75 tornadoes within 25 miles of Russellville, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1990, which passed about 24 miles south of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 185 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 Russellville'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.
Russellville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Russellville, IL?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 40 miles south-southwest. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Russellville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Russellville the lowest scan from KVWX is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Russellville 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 Russellville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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