Scottsburg, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Scottsburg, Scott County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Scottsburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 54 days in the Scott forecast zone and Scott County — the most common reported hazard around Scottsburg, mostly in July and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (29 days) and flash flooding (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 54 | Mar 2026 | Mar 1, 2017 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Apr 2026 | Jul 12, 2015 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Dec 2015 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Feb 2023 | Apr 2, 2016 · $5,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2022 | — |
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 Scott forecast zone and Scott County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Scottsburg get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Scottsburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Deputy 1 Wnw weather station 9.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 0.3 | 2.2 | 4.6 | 2.7 | 1.8 | 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 Scottsburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 50 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 Scottsburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 50 mi south | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 76 mi north-northwest | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 109 mi west-southwest | 11,000 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 Scottsburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 118 tornadoes within 25 miles of Scottsburg, 40 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 6 miles southeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 16, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 233 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 March 2, 2012.
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 Scottsburg'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.
Scottsburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Scottsburg, IN?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 50 miles south. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Scottsburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Scottsburg the lowest scan from KLVX is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Scottsburg 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 Scottsburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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