Spurgeon, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Spurgeon, Pike County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Spurgeon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 141 days in the Pike forecast zone and Pike County — the most common reported hazard around Spurgeon, mostly in March and April. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (69 days) and excessive heat (63 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 141 | Apr 2026 | Jun 16, 1998 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | Oct 2025 | Apr 26, 2011 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 63 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jul 2025 | May 10, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 23 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2025 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Feb 2009 | Sep 14, 2008 · $4.0 million 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 Pike forecast zone and Pike County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Spurgeon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 25 miles west. 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 Spurgeon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 25 mi west | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 74 mi east-southeast | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 105 mi south | 10,300 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 Spurgeon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 147 tornadoes within 25 miles of Spurgeon, 39 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1990, which passed about 15 miles north of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2025, which passed about 18 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 252 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 32 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 25, 2006.
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 Spurgeon'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.
Spurgeon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Spurgeon, IN?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 25 miles west. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Spurgeon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Spurgeon the lowest scan from KVWX is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Spurgeon 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 Spurgeon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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