Prairie Creek, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Prairie Creek, Vigo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Prairie Creek?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 120 days in the Vigo forecast zone and Vigo County — the most common reported hazard around Prairie Creek, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (87 days) and flash flooding (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 120 | Jun 2026 | Jun 25, 2024 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 87 | Mar 2021 | Jun 1, 2008 · $100 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Jun 2026 | May 9, 2002 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Jan 2026 | Feb 15, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Sep 2024 | Mar 31, 2022 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | May 2009 | Jul 18, 2002 · $90,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | 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 Vigo forecast zone and Vigo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Prairie Creek get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Prairie Creek, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Farmersburg Tv-2 weather station 6.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.5 | 3.9 | 5.3 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 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 Prairie Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 71 miles south. 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 Prairie Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 71 mi south | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 72 mi east-northeast | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 115 mi west-northwest | 11,900 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 Prairie Creek
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 56 tornadoes within 25 miles of Prairie Creek, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF3 on March 31, 2023, which passed about 14 miles south-southeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 180 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 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 Prairie Creek'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.
Prairie Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Prairie Creek, IN?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 71 miles south. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 72 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Prairie Creek?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Prairie Creek the lowest scan from KVWX is about 5,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Prairie Creek 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 Prairie Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Farmersburg, IN radar 6 mi
- Shelburn, IN radar 8 mi
- Sullivan, IN radar 13 mi
- West Terre Haute, IN radar 13 mi
- Terre Haute, IN radar 15 mi
- Jasonville, IN radar 18 mi
- Seelyville, IN radar 20 mi
- Linton, IN radar 25 mi
- Brazil, IN radar 26 mi
- Clinton, IN radar 27 mi