Oakland City, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Oakland City, Gibson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Oakland City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 220 days in the Gibson forecast zone and Gibson County — the most common reported hazard around Oakland City, mostly in March and April. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (113 days) and excessive heat (67 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 220 | Apr 2026 | May 1, 1996 · $1.2 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 113 | Oct 2025 | May 30, 2015 · 1 death · $2,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 67 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 37 | Jul 2025 | Jun 6, 1996 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 23 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2025 | — |
| High winds | 7 | Apr 2016 | Sep 14, 2008 · $1.1 million 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 Gibson forecast zone and Gibson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Oakland City get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Oakland City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Princeton 1 W weather station 13.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.2 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 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 Oakland City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 21 miles west-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 Oakland City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 21 mi west-southwest | 1,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 80 mi east-southeast | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 111 mi south | 11,200 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 Oakland City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 139 tornadoes within 25 miles of Oakland City, 39 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1990, which passed about 9 miles north of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2025, which passed about 16 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 232 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 25, 2006.
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 Oakland City'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.
Oakland City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Oakland City, IN?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 21 miles west-southwest. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Oakland City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Oakland City the lowest scan from KVWX is about 1,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Oakland City 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 Oakland City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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