Lyons, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lyons, Greene County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lyons?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 90 days in the Greene forecast zone and Greene County — the most common reported hazard around Lyons, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (77 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 90 | Apr 2026 | May 17, 1999 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 77 | Apr 2014 | Jan 1, 2007 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $35,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Jun 2026 | Jan 3, 2015 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jun 2007 | Jun 28, 2007 · $44,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Aug 2023 | — |
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 Greene forecast zone and Greene County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lyons get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to Lyons, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Elnora weather station 8.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 4.6 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 2.3 | 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 Lyons?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 61 miles 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 Lyons | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 61 mi southwest | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 66 mi northeast | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 93 mi southeast | 8,600 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 Lyons
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 68 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lyons, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an EF3 on March 31, 2023, which passed about 16 miles west-northwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2025, which touched down about 5 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 149 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 16, 2025.
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 Lyons'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.
Lyons radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lyons, IN?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 61 miles southwest. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 66 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lyons?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lyons the lowest scan from KVWX is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lyons 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 Lyons, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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