Staunton, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Staunton, Clay County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Staunton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 67 days in the Clay forecast zone and Clay County — the most common reported hazard around Staunton, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (30 days) and flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 67 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2023 · $600,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 24 | Aug 2023 | Jun 4, 2008 · $90 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Apr 2025 | Apr 5, 2025 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Sep 2024 | Nov 5, 2022 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jun 2006 | Jun 11, 2006 · $50,000 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 Clay forecast zone and Clay County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Staunton get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to Staunton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Reelsville 4 Sw weather station 10 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 5.3 | 7.6 | 3.9 | 2.7 | 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 Staunton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 51 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 Staunton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 51 mi east-northeast | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 90 mi south-southwest | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 123 mi west-northwest | 13,200 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 Staunton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 63 tornadoes within 25 miles of Staunton, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on November 22, 1992, which passed about 22 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 16, 2025, which touched down about 13 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 214 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 19, 1996.
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 Staunton'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.
Staunton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Staunton, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 51 miles east-northeast. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Staunton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Staunton the lowest scan from KIND is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Staunton 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 Staunton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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