Butlerville, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Butlerville, Jennings County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Butlerville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 56 days in the Jennings forecast zone and Jennings County — the most common reported hazard around Butlerville, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (26 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 56 | Jun 2026 | Sep 21, 2022 · $60,000 damage |
| Flooding | 26 | Jan 2020 | Jun 4, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Mar 2026 | Mar 4, 2026 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Dec 2025 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Dec 2012 | Sep 14, 2008 · $115,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Nov 2018 | Nov 14, 2018 · $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 Jennings forecast zone and Jennings County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Butlerville get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Butlerville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the N Vernon 2 Ese weather station 5.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 3.9 | 4.8 | 5.9 | 2.2 | 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 Butlerville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 62 miles northwest. 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 Butlerville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 62 mi northwest | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 77 mi south-southwest | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 94 mi east-northeast | 8,800 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 Butlerville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 102 tornadoes within 25 miles of Butlerville, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 15 miles southeast of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 16, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 205 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-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 Butlerville'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.
Butlerville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Butlerville, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 62 miles northwest. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Butlerville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Butlerville the lowest scan from KIND is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Butlerville 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 Butlerville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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