Prairieton, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Prairieton, Vigo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Prairieton?
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 Prairieton, 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 Prairieton get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Prairieton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Farmersburg Tv-2 weather station 10 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 Prairieton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 68 miles east-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 Prairieton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 68 mi east-northeast | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 78 mi south | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 113 mi west-northwest | 11,500 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 Prairieton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 62 tornadoes within 25 miles of Prairieton, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF3 on March 31, 2023, which passed about 20 miles south-southeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 15 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 214 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 Prairieton'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.
Prairieton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Prairieton, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 68 miles east-northeast. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Prairieton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Prairieton the lowest scan from KIND is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Prairieton 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 Prairieton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- West Terre Haute, IN radar 6 mi
- Terre Haute, IN radar 8 mi
- Farmersburg, IN radar 10 mi
- Seelyville, IN radar 14 mi
- Shelburn, IN radar 14 mi
- Sullivan, IN radar 19 mi
- Clinton, IN radar 20 mi
- Jasonville, IN radar 21 mi
- Brazil, IN radar 21 mi
- Fairview Park, IN radar 22 mi