Russellville, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Russellville, Putnam County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Russellville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 103 days in the Putnam forecast zone and Putnam County — the most common reported hazard around Russellville, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (33 days) and flooding (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 103 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2023 · $350,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | Dec 15, 2019 · $75,000 damage |
| Flooding | 27 | May 2026 | Jan 21, 1999 · $63,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Apr 2025 | Sep 1, 2003 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 13 | Mar 2026 | Mar 3, 2023 · 2 deaths · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Nov 2018 | Nov 14, 2018 · $10,000 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 Putnam forecast zone and Putnam County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Russellville get?
A normal year brings about 28 inches of snow to Russellville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Marshall weather station 10.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (9.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.9 | 6.0 | 8.7 | 9.0 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 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 Russellville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 39 miles east-southeast. 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 Russellville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 39 mi east-southeast | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 117 mi south-southwest | 12,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 124 mi north-northeast | 13,400 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 Russellville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 88 tornadoes within 25 miles of Russellville, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 13 miles north-northeast of town and caused 28 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 16, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles south of town.
Hail: 216 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on February 21, 1980.
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 Russellville'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.
Russellville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Russellville, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 39 miles east-southeast. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Russellville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Russellville the lowest scan from KIND is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Russellville 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 Russellville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Ladoga, IN radar 11 mi
- Crawfordsville, IN radar 14 mi
- Rockville, IN radar 14 mi
- Greencastle, IN radar 17 mi
- Veedersburg, IN radar 23 mi
- Brazil, IN radar 24 mi
- Cloverdale, IN radar 25 mi
- Fairview Park, IN radar 26 mi
- Clinton, IN radar 26 mi
- Danville, IN radar 27 mi