Chrisney, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Chrisney, Spencer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Chrisney?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 97 days in the Spencer forecast zone and Spencer County — the most common reported hazard around Chrisney, mostly in July and June. Next come excessive heat (68 days) and flooding (55 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Aug 2025 | Apr 19, 1996 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 68 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 55 | Oct 2025 | Mar 18, 2008 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 48 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2009 · $6.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Jul 2025 | May 25, 2004 · $1.1 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2025 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Feb 2009 | Sep 14, 2008 · $6.0 million 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 Spencer forecast zone and Spencer County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Chrisney get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Chrisney, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lewisport 4 S weather station 10.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 3.8 | 2.9 | 3.7 | 0.6 | 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 Chrisney?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 41 miles west-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 Chrisney | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 41 mi west-northwest | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 59 mi east | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 89 mi south | 8,100 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 Chrisney
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 119 tornadoes within 25 miles of Chrisney, 31 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 16 miles east-northeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 7, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 236 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 25, 2006.
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 Chrisney'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.
Chrisney radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Chrisney, IN?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 41 miles west-northwest. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 59 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Chrisney?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Chrisney the lowest scan from KVWX is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Chrisney 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 Chrisney, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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