Highland, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Highland, Vanderburgh County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Highland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 126 days in the Vanderburgh forecast zone and Vanderburgh County — the most common reported hazard around Highland, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (73 days) and excessive heat (71 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 126 | Sep 2025 | May 9, 2014 · $35 million damage |
| Flooding | 73 | Nov 2025 | Mar 10, 2015 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 71 | Aug 2025 | Jul 1, 2012 · 3 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 65 | Oct 2025 | Sep 12, 2006 · $1.8 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2009 · $15 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 22 | Jan 2026 | Jan 14, 2024 · 1 death |
| High winds | 9 | Mar 2023 | Sep 14, 2008 · $12 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 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 Vanderburgh forecast zone and Vanderburgh County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Highland get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Highland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Evansville Regional Ap weather station 2.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.2 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 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 Highland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 17 miles north-northwest. 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 Highland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 17 mi north-northwest | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 88 mi east | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 92 mi south | 8,400 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 Highland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 127 tornadoes within 25 miles of Highland, 36 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on November 6, 2005, which passed about 8 miles south-southeast of town and caused 24 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2025, which passed about 10 miles north of town.
Hail: 235 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 33 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 31, 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 Highland'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.
Highland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Highland, IN?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 17 miles north-northwest. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Highland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Highland the lowest scan from KVWX is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Highland 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 Highland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Darmstadt, IN radar 3 mi
- Evansville, IN radar 4 mi
- Chandler, IN radar 10 mi
- Newburgh, IN radar 11 mi
- Haubstadt, IN radar 11 mi
- Fort Branch, IN radar 14 mi
- Boonville, IN radar 15 mi
- Owensville, IN radar 17 mi
- Mount Vernon, IN radar 20 mi
- Princeton, IN radar 21 mi