Loogootee, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Loogootee, Martin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Loogootee?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 63 days in the Martin forecast zone and Martin County — the most common reported hazard around Loogootee, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (28 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 63 | Jun 2026 | Jun 25, 2023 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 28 | Jun 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jun 2026 | Apr 5, 2025 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Sep 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 · $1,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Nov 2018 | Nov 14, 2018 · $5,000 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 Martin forecast zone and Martin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Loogootee get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Loogootee, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Shoals 8 S weather station 10.7 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 Loogootee?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 52 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 Loogootee | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 52 mi west-southwest | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 71 mi southeast | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 79 mi north-northeast | 6,800 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 Loogootee
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 97 tornadoes within 25 miles of Loogootee, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1990, which passed about 23 miles southwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on March 15, 2025, which crossed near town.
Hail: 179 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 25, 2023.
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 Loogootee'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.
Loogootee radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Loogootee, IN?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 52 miles west-southwest. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 71 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Loogootee?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Loogootee the lowest scan from KVWX is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Loogootee 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 Loogootee, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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