Cass, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cass, Sullivan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cass?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 80 days in the Sullivan forecast zone and Sullivan County — the most common reported hazard around Cass, mostly in March and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (57 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 80 | Oct 2016 | Jun 2, 2008 · $30 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 57 | Jun 2026 | Jun 21, 2026 · $125,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jun 2026 | May 6, 2002 · $150,000 damage |
| High winds | 7 | Mar 2026 | Mar 15, 2026 · $5,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Feb 2011 | — |
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 Sullivan forecast zone and Sullivan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cass get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Cass, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Farmersburg Tv-2 weather station 12.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.5 | 3.9 | 5.3 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 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 Cass?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 62 miles south-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 Cass | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 62 mi south-southwest | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 68 mi northeast | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 105 mi southeast | 10,400 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 Cass
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 66 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cass, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF3 on March 31, 2023, which passed about 4 miles west of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2025, which touched down about 7 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 147 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 16, 2025.
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 Cass'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.
Cass radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cass, IN?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 62 miles south-southwest. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 68 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cass?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cass the lowest scan from KVWX is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cass 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 Cass, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Jasonville, IN radar 7 mi
- Sullivan, IN radar 7 mi
- Linton, IN radar 7 mi
- Shelburn, IN radar 9 mi
- Farmersburg, IN radar 13 mi
- Worthington, IN radar 16 mi
- Bloomfield, IN radar 19 mi
- Bicknell, IN radar 22 mi
- Odon, IN radar 23 mi
- Terre Haute, IN radar 27 mi