Elberfeld, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Elberfeld, Warrick County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Elberfeld?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 126 days in the Warrick forecast zone and Warrick County — the most common reported hazard around Elberfeld, mostly in March and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (88 days) and excessive heat (70 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 126 | Jul 2025 | Mar 18, 2008 · $200,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 88 | Oct 2025 | Jul 30, 2024 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 70 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2010 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 33 | Jul 2025 | Nov 15, 2005 · $350,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 22 | Feb 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2025 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Feb 2009 | Sep 14, 2008 · $10 million 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 Warrick forecast zone and Warrick County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Elberfeld get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Elberfeld, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mccutchanville 4N weather station 5.8 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 Elberfeld?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 16 miles west-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 Elberfeld | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 16 mi west-northwest | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 83 mi east | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 99 mi south | 9,400 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 Elberfeld
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 132 tornadoes within 25 miles of Elberfeld, 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 21 miles north of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2025, which passed about 7 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 237 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 33 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 Elberfeld'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.
Elberfeld radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Elberfeld, IN?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 16 miles west-northwest. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Elberfeld?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Elberfeld the lowest scan from KVWX is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Elberfeld 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 Elberfeld, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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