Brooksburg, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brooksburg, Jefferson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brooksburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County — the most common reported hazard around Brooksburg, mostly in July and May. Next come flooding (80 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | Jun 2026 | Mar 1, 2017 · $150,000 damage |
| Flooding | 80 | Mar 2018 | Mar 2, 1997 · $7.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Apr 2026 | Sep 3, 2022 · 1 death · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Sep 2024 | Apr 2, 2016 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jun 2002 | Jun 5, 2002 · $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 Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Brooksburg get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Brooksburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Madison Sewage Plt weather station 8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 4.4 | 3.6 | 1.0 | 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 Brooksburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 65 miles 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 Brooksburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 65 mi southwest | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 87 mi northwest | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 90 mi east-northeast | 8,200 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 Brooksburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 98 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brooksburg, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 10 miles northwest of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 20, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 173 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on March 2, 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 Brooksburg'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.
Brooksburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brooksburg, IN?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 65 miles southwest. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Brooksburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brooksburg the lowest scan from KLVX is about 5,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Brooksburg 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 Brooksburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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