Cynthiana, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cynthiana, Posey County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cynthiana?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 200 days in the Posey forecast zone and Posey County — the most common reported hazard around Cynthiana, mostly in March and April. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (75 days) and excessive heat (70 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 200 | Jul 2025 | Mar 2, 1997 · $2.5 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 75 | Apr 2024 | Apr 19, 2011 · $750,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 70 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2009 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Jul 2025 | May 10, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 22 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Feb 2009 | Sep 14, 2008 · $6.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2010 | — |
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 Posey forecast zone and Posey County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cynthiana get?
A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to Cynthiana, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Poseyville weather station 4.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (4.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.2 | 4.8 | 2.6 | 3.7 | 1.1 | 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 Cynthiana?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 5 miles north. 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 Cynthiana | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 5 mi north | 200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 97 mi southwest | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 97 mi east | 9,200 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 Cynthiana
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 132 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cynthiana, 38 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1990, which passed about 23 miles north-northeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2025, which passed about 3 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 223 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 31 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 31, 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 Cynthiana'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.
Cynthiana radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cynthiana, IN?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 5 miles north. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cynthiana?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cynthiana the lowest scan from KVWX is about 200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cynthiana 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 Cynthiana, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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