Bowling Green, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bowling Green, Clay County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bowling Green?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 67 days in the Clay forecast zone and Clay County — the most common reported hazard around Bowling Green, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (30 days) and flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 67 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2023 · $600,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 24 | Aug 2023 | Jun 4, 2008 · $90 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Apr 2025 | Apr 5, 2025 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Sep 2024 | Nov 5, 2022 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jun 2006 | Jun 11, 2006 · $50,000 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 Clay forecast zone and Clay County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bowling Green get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Bowling Green, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bowling Green 1 W weather station 1.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.6 | 3.4 | 5.7 | 3.0 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 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 Bowling Green?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 45 miles east-northeast. 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 Bowling Green | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 45 mi east-northeast | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 86 mi south-southwest | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 113 mi south-southeast | 11,600 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 Bowling Green
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 82 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bowling Green, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF3 on March 31, 2023, which passed about 16 miles east-southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 244 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 25, 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 Bowling Green'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.
Bowling Green radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bowling Green, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 45 miles east-northeast. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bowling Green?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bowling Green the lowest scan from KIND is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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