Griffin, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Griffin, Posey County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Griffin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 200 days in the Posey forecast zone and Posey County — the most common reported hazard around Griffin, mostly in March and April. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (75 days) and excessive heat (70 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 200 | Jul 2025 | Mar 2, 1997 · $2.5 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 75 | Apr 2024 | Apr 19, 2011 · $750,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 70 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2009 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Jul 2025 | May 10, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 22 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Feb 2009 | Sep 14, 2008 · $6.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2010 | — |
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 Posey forecast zone and Posey County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Griffin get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Griffin, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Grayville weather station 6.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (4.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.7 | 2.3 | 4.6 | 0.2 | 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 Griffin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 11 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 Griffin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 11 mi east-northeast | 600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 91 mi south-southwest | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 107 mi south-southeast | 10,700 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 Griffin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 120 tornadoes within 25 miles of Griffin, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1990, which passed about 12 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2025, which passed about 14 miles east of town.
Hail: 187 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 25 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 3, 1996.
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 Griffin'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.
Griffin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Griffin, IN?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 11 miles east-northeast. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Griffin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Griffin the lowest scan from KVWX is about 600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Griffin 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 Griffin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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