Birdseye, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Birdseye, Dubois County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Birdseye?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 129 days in the Dubois forecast zone and Dubois County — the most common reported hazard around Birdseye, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (57 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 129 | Jun 2026 | May 7, 2016 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 57 | Jun 2026 | Apr 28, 2017 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $320,000 damage |
| Flooding | 18 | Mar 2020 | Dec 21, 2013 · $5,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2022 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2, 2016 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Feb 2008 | Feb 5, 2008 · $15,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Dec 2012 | — |
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 Dubois forecast zone and Dubois County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Birdseye get?
A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to Birdseye, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dubois S In Forage Fm weather station 9.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 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 Birdseye?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 47 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 Birdseye | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 47 mi east-southeast | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 56 mi west | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 99 mi north-northeast | 9,500 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 Birdseye
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 78 tornadoes within 25 miles of Birdseye, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 12 miles southeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 15, 2025, which passed about 18 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 224 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 25, 2006.
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 Birdseye'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.
Birdseye radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Birdseye, IN?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 47 miles east-southeast. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 56 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Birdseye?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Birdseye the lowest scan from KLVX is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Birdseye 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 Birdseye, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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