Darmstadt, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Darmstadt, Vanderburgh County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Darmstadt?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 126 days in the Vanderburgh forecast zone and Vanderburgh County — the most common reported hazard around Darmstadt, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (73 days) and excessive heat (71 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 126 | Sep 2025 | May 9, 2014 · $35 million damage |
| Flooding | 73 | Nov 2025 | Mar 10, 2015 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 71 | Aug 2025 | Jul 1, 2012 · 3 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 65 | Oct 2025 | Sep 12, 2006 · $1.8 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2009 · $15 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 22 | Jan 2026 | Jan 14, 2024 · 1 death |
| High winds | 9 | Mar 2023 | Sep 14, 2008 · $12 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 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 Vanderburgh forecast zone and Vanderburgh County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Darmstadt get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Darmstadt, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mccutchanville 4N weather station 2.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (4.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 0.0 | 4.7 | 3.6 | 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 Darmstadt?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 14 miles 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 Darmstadt | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 14 mi northwest | 800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 89 mi east | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 95 mi south | 8,900 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 Darmstadt
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 129 tornadoes within 25 miles of Darmstadt, 39 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1990, which passed about 24 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2025, which passed about 7 miles north of town.
Hail: 225 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 33 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 Darmstadt'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.
Darmstadt radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Darmstadt, IN?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 14 miles northwest. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Darmstadt?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Darmstadt the lowest scan from KVWX is about 800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Darmstadt 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 Darmstadt, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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