Marengo, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Marengo, Crawford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Marengo?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 121 days in the Crawford forecast zone and Crawford County — the most common reported hazard around Marengo, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (41 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 121 | Apr 2026 | Jul 8, 2016 · $35,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 41 | Jun 2026 | Jul 1, 2015 · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $80,000 damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Apr 2017 | Apr 29, 2017 · $4.0 million damage |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2, 2016 · $5,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | Mar 2018 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 2015 | Jul 12, 2015 · $300,000 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 Crawford forecast zone and Crawford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Marengo get?
A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to Marengo, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Paoli weather station 14.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.6 | 3.7 | 5.2 | 1.2 | 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 Marengo?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 35 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 Marengo | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 35 mi southeast | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 75 mi west | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 92 mi north | 8,500 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 Marengo
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 98 tornadoes within 25 miles of Marengo, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 5 miles southeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on December 28, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 237 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 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 Marengo'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.
Marengo radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Marengo, IN?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 35 miles southeast. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Marengo?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Marengo the lowest scan from KLVX is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Marengo 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 Marengo, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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