Ferdinand, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ferdinand, Dubois County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ferdinand?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 129 days in the Dubois forecast zone and Dubois County — the most common reported hazard around Ferdinand, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (57 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 129 | Jun 2026 | May 7, 2016 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 57 | Jun 2026 | Apr 28, 2017 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $320,000 damage |
| Flooding | 18 | Mar 2020 | Dec 21, 2013 · $5,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2022 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2, 2016 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Feb 2008 | Feb 5, 2008 · $15,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 1 | Dec 2012 | — |
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 Dubois forecast zone and Dubois County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ferdinand get?
A normal year brings about 8.3 inches of snow to Ferdinand, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Saint Meinrad weather station 5.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 3.0 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 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 Ferdinand?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 47 miles west. 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 Ferdinand | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 47 mi west | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 53 mi east-southeast | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 106 mi south-southwest | 10,400 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 Ferdinand
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 93 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ferdinand, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 12 miles southeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 20 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 195 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 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 Ferdinand'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.
Ferdinand radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ferdinand, IN?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 47 miles west. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 53 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ferdinand?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ferdinand the lowest scan from KVWX is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ferdinand 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 Ferdinand, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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