Galena, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Galena, Floyd County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Galena?
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 Galena, 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 Galena get?
A normal year brings about 4.3 inches of snow to Galena, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Louisville Mcalpine weather station 9.6 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 Galena?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 26 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 Galena | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 26 mi south | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 95 mi north | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 97 mi west | 9,200 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 Galena
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 123 tornadoes within 25 miles of Galena, 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: 431 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 32 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 Galena'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.
Galena radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Galena, IN?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 26 miles south. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Galena?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Galena the lowest scan from KLVX is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Galena 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 Galena, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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