Floyds Knobs, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Floyds Knobs, Floyd County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Floyds Knobs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 92 days in the Floyd forecast zone and Floyd County — the most common reported hazard around Floyds Knobs, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (31 days) and flash flooding (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 92 | Apr 2026 | May 24, 1996 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Apr 2026 | Apr 4, 2014 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 15 | Feb 2021 | Mar 2, 1997 · $20 million damage |
| High winds | 7 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Feb 2024 | Feb 10, 2024 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Feb 2010 | Feb 10, 2010 · 1 death |
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 Floyd forecast zone and Floyd County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Floyds Knobs get?
A normal year brings about 4.3 inches of snow to Floyds Knobs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Louisville Mcalpine weather station 6.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 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 Floyds Knobs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 25 miles south. 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 Floyds Knobs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 25 mi south | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 97 mi north-northwest | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 100 mi west | 9,600 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 Floyds Knobs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 127 tornadoes within 25 miles of Floyds Knobs, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 23 miles south-southwest of town and caused 31 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on December 28, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 436 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 33 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on March 2, 2012.
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 Floyds Knobs'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.
Floyds Knobs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Floyds Knobs, IN?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 25 miles south. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Floyds Knobs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Floyds Knobs the lowest scan from KLVX is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Floyds Knobs 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 Floyds Knobs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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