Mount Vernon, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mount Vernon, Posey County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mount Vernon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 200 days in the Posey forecast zone and Posey County — the most common reported hazard around Mount Vernon, mostly in March and April. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (75 days) and excessive heat (70 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 200 | Jul 2025 | Mar 2, 1997 · $2.5 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 75 | Apr 2024 | Apr 19, 2011 · $750,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 70 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2009 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Jul 2025 | May 10, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 22 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Feb 2009 | Sep 14, 2008 · $6.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2010 | — |
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 Posey forecast zone and Posey County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mount Vernon get?
A normal year brings about 8.4 inches of snow to Mount Vernon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mt Vernon weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (3.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 2.4 | 3.1 | 1.5 | 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 Mount Vernon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 24 miles north-northeast. 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 Mount Vernon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 24 mi north-northeast | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 77 mi southwest | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 89 mi south-southeast | 8,100 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 Mount Vernon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 123 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mount Vernon, 34 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on February 29, 2012, which passed about 19 miles west-southwest of town and caused 8 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2025, which passed about 22 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 180 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on March 22, 1991.
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 Mount Vernon'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.
Mount Vernon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mount Vernon, IN?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 24 miles north-northeast. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mount Vernon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mount Vernon the lowest scan from KVWX is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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