New Albany, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for New Albany, Floyd County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits New Albany?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 92 days in the Floyd forecast zone and Floyd County — the most common reported hazard around New Albany, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (31 days) and flash flooding (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 92 | Apr 2026 | May 24, 1996 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Apr 2026 | Apr 4, 2014 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 15 | Feb 2021 | Mar 2, 1997 · $20 million damage |
| High winds | 7 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Feb 2024 | Feb 10, 2024 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Feb 2010 | Feb 10, 2010 · 1 death |
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 Floyd forecast zone and Floyd County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does New Albany get?
A normal year brings about 4.3 inches of snow to New Albany, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Louisville Mcalpine weather station 3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 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 New Albany?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 24 miles south-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 New Albany | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 24 mi south-southwest | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 100 mi north-northwest | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 103 mi west | 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 New Albany
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 122 tornadoes within 25 miles of New Albany, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 23 miles southwest of town and caused 31 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on December 28, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 452 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 35 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on March 2, 2012.
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 New Albany'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.
New Albany radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to New Albany, IN?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 24 miles south-southwest. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in New Albany?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over New Albany the lowest scan from KLVX is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for New Albany 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 New Albany, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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