Clay City, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Clay City, Clay County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Clay City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 67 days in the Clay forecast zone and Clay County — the most common reported hazard around Clay City, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (30 days) and flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 67 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2023 · $600,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 24 | Aug 2023 | Jun 4, 2008 · $90 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Apr 2025 | Apr 5, 2025 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Sep 2024 | Nov 5, 2022 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jun 2006 | Jun 11, 2006 · $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 Clay forecast zone and Clay County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Clay City get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Clay City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bowling Green 1 W weather station 8.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.6 | 3.4 | 5.7 | 3.0 | 1.8 | 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 Clay City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 53 miles northeast. 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 Clay City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 53 mi northeast | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 78 mi south-southwest | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 110 mi southeast | 11,100 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 Clay City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 76 tornadoes within 25 miles of Clay City, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF3 on March 31, 2023, which passed about 18 miles southwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles south of town.
Hail: 206 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 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 Clay City'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.
Clay City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Clay City, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 53 miles northeast. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Clay City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Clay City the lowest scan from KIND is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Clay City 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 Clay City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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