Johnson, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Johnson, Gibson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Johnson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 220 days in the Gibson forecast zone and Gibson County — the most common reported hazard around Johnson, mostly in March and April. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (113 days) and excessive heat (67 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 220 | Apr 2026 | May 1, 1996 · $1.2 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 113 | Oct 2025 | May 30, 2015 · 1 death · $2,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 67 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 37 | Jul 2025 | Jun 6, 1996 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 23 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2025 | — |
| High winds | 7 | Apr 2016 | Sep 14, 2008 · $1.1 million damage |
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 Gibson forecast zone and Gibson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Johnson get?
A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to Johnson, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Poseyville weather station 7.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (4.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.2 | 4.8 | 2.6 | 3.7 | 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 Johnson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 2 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 Johnson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 2 mi southeast | 100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 100 mi east-southeast | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 100 mi southwest | 9,700 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 Johnson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 122 tornadoes within 25 miles of Johnson, 39 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1990, which passed about 20 miles northeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2025, which passed about 7 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 205 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 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 Johnson'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.
Johnson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Johnson, IN?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 2 miles southeast. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Johnson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Johnson the lowest scan from KVWX is about 100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Johnson 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 Johnson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Owensville, IN radar 3 mi
- Fort Branch, IN radar 10 mi
- Haubstadt, IN radar 11 mi
- Princeton, IN radar 11 mi
- Darmstadt, IN radar 16 mi
- Oakland City, IN radar 22 mi
- Evansville, IN radar 23 mi
- Mount Vernon, IN radar 25 mi
- Chandler, IN radar 26 mi
- Newburgh, IN radar 29 mi