Otisco, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Otisco, Clark County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Otisco?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 124 days in the Clark forecast zone and Clark County — the most common reported hazard around Otisco, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (56 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 124 | Jun 2026 | Mar 1, 2017 · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 56 | Jun 2026 | Mar 1, 1997 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 20 | Feb 2025 | Jul 14, 2015 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Sep 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · 2 deaths |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 2020 | Jul 9, 2020 · $30,000 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 Clark forecast zone and Clark County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Otisco?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 42 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 Otisco | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 42 mi south-southwest | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 87 mi north-northwest | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 113 mi west | 11,600 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 Otisco
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 128 tornadoes within 25 miles of Otisco, 40 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 6 miles northwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 12 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 385 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 31 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 Otisco'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.
Otisco radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Otisco, IN?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 42 miles south-southwest. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Otisco?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Otisco the lowest scan from KLVX is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Otisco 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 Otisco, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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