Laconia, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Laconia, Harrison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Laconia?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 129 days in the Harrison forecast zone and Harrison County — the most common reported hazard around Laconia, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (34 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 129 | Apr 2026 | Oct 24, 2001 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Jun 2026 | Mar 19, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 22 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2, 1997 · $10 million damage |
| High winds | 7 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2022 | — |
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 Harrison forecast zone and Harrison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Laconia?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 9 miles east-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 Laconia | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 9 mi east-southeast | 400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 90 mi west | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 111 mi southwest | 11,300 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 Laconia
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 100 tornadoes within 25 miles of Laconia, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which crossed near town and caused 31 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on December 28, 2025, which touched down about 8 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 319 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 25 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 3, 1974.
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 Laconia'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.
Laconia radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Laconia, IN?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 9 miles east-southeast. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Laconia?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Laconia the lowest scan from KLVX is about 400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Laconia 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 Laconia, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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