Paris Crossing, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Paris Crossing, Jennings County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Paris Crossing?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 56 days in the Jennings forecast zone and Jennings County — the most common reported hazard around Paris Crossing, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (26 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 56 | Jun 2026 | Sep 21, 2022 · $60,000 damage |
| Flooding | 26 | Jan 2020 | Jun 4, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Mar 2026 | Mar 4, 2026 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Dec 2025 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Dec 2012 | Sep 14, 2008 · $115,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Nov 2018 | Nov 14, 2018 · $20,000 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 Jennings forecast zone and Jennings County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Paris Crossing get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Paris Crossing, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Deputy 1 Wnw weather station 2.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 0.3 | 2.2 | 4.6 | 2.7 | 1.8 | 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 Paris Crossing?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 61 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 Paris Crossing | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 61 mi south-southwest | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 69 mi north-northwest | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 106 mi east-northeast | 10,500 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 Paris Crossing
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 100 tornadoes within 25 miles of Paris Crossing, 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 14 miles south-southwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 16, 2025, which touched down about 14 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 170 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 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 Paris Crossing'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.
Paris Crossing radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Paris Crossing, IN?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 61 miles south-southwest. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 69 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Paris Crossing?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Paris Crossing the lowest scan from KLVX is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Paris Crossing 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 Paris Crossing, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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