St. Francisville, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for St. Francisville, Lawrence County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits St. Francisville?
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 St. Francisville, 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 St. Francisville get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to St. Francisville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lawrenceville 2Wsw weather station 9.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (5.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.4 | 5.2 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 1.8 | 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 St. Francisville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 23 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 St. Francisville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 23 mi south | 1,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 102 mi east-southeast | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 106 mi northeast | 10,600 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 St. Francisville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 92 tornadoes within 25 miles of St. Francisville, 34 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1990, which passed about 12 miles southeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 10, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 192 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 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 St. Francisville'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.
St. Francisville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to St. Francisville, IL?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 23 miles south. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in St. Francisville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over St. Francisville the lowest scan from KVWX is about 1,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for St. Francisville 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 St. Francisville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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