Ireland, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ireland, Dubois County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ireland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 129 days in the Dubois forecast zone and Dubois County — the most common reported hazard around Ireland, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (57 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 129 | Jun 2026 | May 7, 2016 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 57 | Jun 2026 | Apr 28, 2017 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $320,000 damage |
| Flooding | 18 | Mar 2020 | Dec 21, 2013 · $5,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2022 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2, 2016 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Feb 2008 | Feb 5, 2008 · $15,000 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 Dubois forecast zone and Dubois County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ireland get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Ireland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Shoals 8 S weather station 14.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (4.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.2 | 2.3 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 1.8 | 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 Ireland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 41 miles west-southwest. 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 Ireland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 41 mi west-southwest | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 65 mi east-southeast | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 97 mi north-northeast | 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 Ireland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 111 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ireland, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1990, which passed about 14 miles west-northwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 22 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 200 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 25, 2006.
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 Ireland'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.
Ireland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ireland, IN?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 41 miles west-southwest. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 65 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ireland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ireland the lowest scan from KVWX is about 2,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ireland 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 Ireland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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