Ragsdale, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ragsdale, Knox County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ragsdale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 142 days in the Knox forecast zone and Knox County — the most common reported hazard around Ragsdale, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (123 days) and flash flooding (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 142 | Jun 2026 | Apr 8, 2020 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 123 | May 2026 | Jun 4, 2008 · $20 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 36 | Jun 2026 | Jun 9, 2008 · $110,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Jan 2026 | Feb 8, 2021 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2026 | Mar 15, 2026 · $60,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Aug 2010 | Jul 7, 1998 · 1 death |
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 Knox forecast zone and Knox County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ragsdale get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Ragsdale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Freelandville weather station 8.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (5.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.2 | 5.1 | 4.6 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 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 Ragsdale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 40 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 Ragsdale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 40 mi south-southwest | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 87 mi northeast | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 92 mi southeast | 8,400 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 Ragsdale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 88 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ragsdale, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1990, which passed about 19 miles south of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 181 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 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 Ragsdale'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.
Ragsdale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ragsdale, IN?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 40 miles south-southwest. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ragsdale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ragsdale the lowest scan from KVWX is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ragsdale 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 Ragsdale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Bicknell, IN radar 2 mi
- Washington, IN radar 11 mi
- Vincennes, IN radar 11 mi
- Petersburg, IN radar 18 mi
- Odon, IN radar 19 mi
- Linton, IN radar 22 mi
- Loogootee, IN radar 23 mi
- Sullivan, IN radar 25 mi
- Oakland City, IN radar 28 mi
- Bloomfield, IN radar 28 mi