Nashville, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Nashville, Brown County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Nashville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 78 days in the Brown forecast zone and Brown County — the most common reported hazard around Nashville, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (31 days) and flash flooding (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 78 | Jun 2026 | May 21, 2022 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Jun 2025 | Jun 7, 2008 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Mar 2026 | Nov 5, 2017 · $25,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Sep 2024 | Mar 26, 2021 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Nov 2018 | Feb 1, 2011 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Dec 2022 | — |
| 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 Brown forecast zone and Brown County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Nashville get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to Nashville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Nashville 2 Nne weather station 2.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (6.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 5.1 | 1.9 | 0.1 | 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 Nashville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 35 miles north. 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 Nashville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 35 mi north | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 87 mi south | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 104 mi southwest | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
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 Nashville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 98 tornadoes within 25 miles of Nashville, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1990, which passed about 23 miles south-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF2 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 5 miles south of town.
Hail: 248 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 8, 2015.
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 Nashville'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.
Nashville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Nashville, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 35 miles north. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Nashville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Nashville the lowest scan from KIND is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Nashville 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 Nashville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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