Cross Plains, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cross Plains, Ripley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cross Plains?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 125 days in the Ripley forecast zone and Ripley County — the most common reported hazard around Cross Plains, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (62 days) and flash flooding (55 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 125 | Jun 2026 | Mar 28, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 62 | Jun 2026 | Jan 5, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 55 | Jun 2026 | Jul 31, 2000 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · 1 death · $3.3 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Nov 2018 | — |
| 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 Ripley forecast zone and Ripley County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cross Plains get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Cross Plains, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Farmers Retreat weather station 6.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 0.0 | 3.4 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 2.0 | 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 Cross Plains?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 78 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 Cross Plains | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 78 mi south-southwest | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 78 mi northwest | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 81 mi east-northeast | 7,000 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 Cross Plains
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 94 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cross Plains, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 18 miles east of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 20, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 170 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on March 2, 2012.
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 Cross Plains'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.
Cross Plains radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cross Plains, IN?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 78 miles south-southwest. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cross Plains?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cross Plains the lowest scan from KLVX is about 6,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Cross Plains 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 Cross Plains, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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