Alton, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Alton, Crawford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Alton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 121 days in the Crawford forecast zone and Crawford County — the most common reported hazard around Alton, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (41 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 121 | Apr 2026 | Jul 8, 2016 · $35,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 41 | Jun 2026 | Jul 1, 2015 · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $80,000 damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Apr 2017 | Apr 29, 2017 · $4.0 million damage |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2, 2016 · $5,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | Mar 2018 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 2015 | Jul 12, 2015 · $300,000 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 Crawford forecast zone and Crawford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Alton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 28 miles east-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 Alton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 28 mi east-southeast | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 72 mi west | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 107 mi south-southwest | 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 Alton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Alton, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 15 miles southeast of town and caused 31 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on December 28, 2025, which touched down about 13 miles east of town.
Hail: 253 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 9, 2023.
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 Alton'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.
Alton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Alton, IN?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 28 miles east-southeast. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 72 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Alton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Alton the lowest scan from KLVX is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Alton 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 Alton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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