Eckerty, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Eckerty, Crawford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Eckerty?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 121 days in the Crawford forecast zone and Crawford County — the most common reported hazard around Eckerty, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (41 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 121 | Apr 2026 | Jul 8, 2016 · $35,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 41 | Jun 2026 | Jul 1, 2015 · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $80,000 damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Apr 2017 | Apr 29, 2017 · $4.0 million damage |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2, 2016 · $5,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | Mar 2018 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 2015 | Jul 12, 2015 · $300,000 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 Crawford forecast zone and Crawford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Eckerty get?
A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to Eckerty, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dubois S In Forage Fm weather station 10.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 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 Eckerty?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 44 miles east-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 Eckerty | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 44 mi east-southeast | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 60 mi west | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 97 mi north | 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 Eckerty
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 71 tornadoes within 25 miles of Eckerty, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 10 miles southeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 15, 2025, which passed about 17 miles north of town.
Hail: 221 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 25, 2006.
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 Eckerty'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.
Eckerty radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Eckerty, IN?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 44 miles east-southeast. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 60 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Eckerty?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Eckerty the lowest scan from KLVX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Eckerty 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 Eckerty, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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