Oaktown, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Oaktown, Knox County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Oaktown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 142 days in the Knox forecast zone and Knox County — the most common reported hazard around Oaktown, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (123 days) and flash flooding (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 142 | Jun 2026 | Apr 8, 2020 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 123 | May 2026 | Jun 4, 2008 · $20 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 36 | Jun 2026 | Jun 9, 2008 · $110,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Jan 2026 | Feb 8, 2021 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2026 | Mar 15, 2026 · $60,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Aug 2010 | Jul 7, 1998 · 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 Knox forecast zone and Knox County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Oaktown get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Oaktown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Freelandville weather station 7.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (5.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.2 | 5.1 | 4.6 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 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 Oaktown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 45 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 Oaktown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 45 mi south-southwest | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 85 mi northeast | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 102 mi southeast | 9,900 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 Oaktown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 70 tornadoes within 25 miles of Oaktown, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on January 7, 1989, which passed about 17 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 190 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 16, 2025.
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 Oaktown'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.
Oaktown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Oaktown, IN?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 45 miles south-southwest. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Oaktown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Oaktown the lowest scan from KVWX is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Oaktown 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 Oaktown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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