Leopold, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Leopold, Perry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Leopold?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 67 days in the Perry forecast zone and Perry County — the most common reported hazard around Leopold, mostly in May and April. Next come flooding (51 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 67 | Apr 2025 | Jan 29, 2008 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 51 | May 2020 | Mar 2, 1997 · $1.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $75,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Sep 2020 | May 25, 2006 · 3 deaths · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2022 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2023 | Sep 14, 2008 · 1 death |
| Blizzards | 1 | Jan 2009 | — |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jun 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 Perry forecast zone and Perry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Leopold get?
A normal year brings about 8.3 inches of snow to Leopold, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Saint Meinrad weather station 13 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 3.0 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 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 Leopold?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 36 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 Leopold | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 36 mi east-southeast | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 63 mi west | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 102 mi south-southwest | 9,900 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 Leopold
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 75 tornadoes within 25 miles of Leopold, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 21 miles southeast of town and caused 31 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on December 28, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles east of town.
Hail: 240 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 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 Leopold'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.
Leopold radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Leopold, IN?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 36 miles east-southeast. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 63 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Leopold?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Leopold the lowest scan from KLVX is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Leopold 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 Leopold, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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