Owensburg, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Owensburg, Greene County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Owensburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 90 days in the Greene forecast zone and Greene County — the most common reported hazard around Owensburg, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (77 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 90 | Apr 2026 | May 17, 1999 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 77 | Apr 2014 | Jan 1, 2007 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $35,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Jun 2026 | Jan 3, 2015 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jun 2007 | Jun 28, 2007 · $44,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2024 | — |
| 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 Greene forecast zone and Greene County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Owensburg get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Owensburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Oolitic Purdue Ex Fm weather station 10.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 4.2 | 5.1 | 4.7 | 2.1 | 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 Owensburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 60 miles north-northeast. 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 Owensburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 60 mi north-northeast | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 70 mi southwest | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 79 mi south-southeast | 6,700 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 Owensburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 93 tornadoes within 25 miles of Owensburg, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1990, which passed about 15 miles southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 197 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 25, 2023.
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 Owensburg'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.
Owensburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Owensburg, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 60 miles north-northeast. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Owensburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Owensburg the lowest scan from KIND is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Owensburg 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 Owensburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Loogootee, IN radar 19 mi
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