Petersburg, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Petersburg, Pike County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Petersburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 141 days in the Pike forecast zone and Pike County — the most common reported hazard around Petersburg, mostly in March and April. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (69 days) and excessive heat (63 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 141 | Apr 2026 | Jun 16, 1998 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | Oct 2025 | Apr 26, 2011 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 63 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jul 2025 | May 10, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 23 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2025 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Feb 2009 | Sep 14, 2008 · $4.0 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 Pike forecast zone and Pike County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Petersburg get?
A normal year brings about 9.2 inches of snow to Petersburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Washington 1 W weather station 11.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.1 | 3.1 | 2.9 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 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 Petersburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 29 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 Petersburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 29 mi west-southwest | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 81 mi east-southeast | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 100 mi north-northeast | 9,600 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 Petersburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 114 tornadoes within 25 miles of Petersburg, 39 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1990, which crossed near town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 10, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 210 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 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 Petersburg'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.
Petersburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Petersburg, IN?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 29 miles west-southwest. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Petersburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Petersburg the lowest scan from KVWX is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Petersburg 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 Petersburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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