French Lick, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for French Lick, Orange County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits French Lick?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Orange forecast zone and Orange County — the most common reported hazard around French Lick, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (31 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | Jun 2026 | May 27, 2004 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Apr 2026 | May 27, 2004 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Jul 2017 | Apr 29, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2022 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Sep 2024 | Apr 2, 2016 · $5,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jul 2010 | Aug 18, 2001 · $75,000 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 Orange forecast zone and Orange County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does French Lick get?
A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to French Lick, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Paoli weather station 7.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.6 | 3.7 | 5.2 | 1.2 | 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 French Lick?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 54 miles 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 French Lick | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 54 mi southeast | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 63 mi west-southwest | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 82 mi north-northeast | 7,200 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 French Lick
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 97 tornadoes within 25 miles of French Lick, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 23 miles southeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on March 15, 2025, which passed about 17 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 206 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 25, 2023.
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 French Lick'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.
French Lick radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to French Lick, IN?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 54 miles southeast. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 63 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in French Lick?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over French Lick the lowest scan from KLVX is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for French Lick 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 French Lick, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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