Farmersburg, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Farmersburg, Sullivan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Farmersburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 80 days in the Sullivan forecast zone and Sullivan County — the most common reported hazard around Farmersburg, mostly in March and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (57 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 80 | Oct 2016 | Jun 2, 2008 · $30 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 57 | Jun 2026 | Jun 21, 2026 · $125,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jun 2026 | May 6, 2002 · $150,000 damage |
| High winds | 7 | Mar 2026 | Mar 15, 2026 · $5,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Feb 2011 | — |
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 Sullivan forecast zone and Sullivan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Farmersburg get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Farmersburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Farmersburg Tv-2 weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (5.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.5 | 3.9 | 5.3 | 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 Farmersburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 67 miles east-northeast. 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 Farmersburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 67 mi east-northeast | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 71 mi south-southwest | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 118 mi southeast | 12,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
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 Farmersburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 61 tornadoes within 25 miles of Farmersburg, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF3 on March 31, 2023, which passed about 11 miles south of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 185 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 16, 2025.
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 Farmersburg'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.
Farmersburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Farmersburg, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 67 miles east-northeast. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 71 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Farmersburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Farmersburg the lowest scan from KIND is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Farmersburg 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 Farmersburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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