Brownsville, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brownsville, Union County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brownsville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 60 days in the Union forecast zone and Union County — the most common reported hazard around Brownsville, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (34 days) and flooding (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 60 | Apr 2025 | Jul 19, 1998 · 2 deaths · $25,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 23 | Mar 2023 | Jan 22, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jul 2024 | Jun 16, 2003 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 10 | Sep 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $856,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Dec 2022 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 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 Union forecast zone and Union County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Brownsville get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Brownsville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Liberty 3 Sse weather station 6.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.0 | 6.6 | 8.6 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 0.3 | 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 Brownsville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 65 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 Brownsville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 65 mi east-southeast | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 68 mi west | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 123 mi north-northwest | 13,200 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 Brownsville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 75 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brownsville, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 16 miles southwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 25 miles south of town.
Hail: 177 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 25, 2011.
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 Brownsville'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.
Brownsville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brownsville, IN?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 65 miles east-southeast. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 68 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Brownsville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brownsville the lowest scan from KILN is about 5,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Brownsville 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 Brownsville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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