Depauw, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Depauw, Harrison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Depauw?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 129 days in the Harrison forecast zone and Harrison County — the most common reported hazard around Depauw, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (34 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 129 | Apr 2026 | Oct 24, 2001 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Jun 2026 | Mar 19, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 22 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2, 1997 · $10 million damage |
| High winds | 7 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2022 | — |
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 Harrison forecast zone and Harrison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Depauw?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 29 miles south-southeast. 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 Depauw | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 29 mi south-southeast | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 82 mi west | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 95 mi north | 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 Depauw
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 99 tornadoes within 25 miles of Depauw, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 21 miles south-southeast of town and caused 31 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on December 28, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles south of town.
Hail: 309 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 9, 2023.
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 Depauw'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.
Depauw radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Depauw, IN?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 29 miles south-southeast. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 82 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Depauw?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Depauw the lowest scan from KLVX is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Depauw 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 Depauw, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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