Tell City, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tell City, Perry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tell City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 67 days in the Perry forecast zone and Perry County — the most common reported hazard around Tell City, mostly in May and April. Next come flooding (51 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 67 | Apr 2025 | Jan 29, 2008 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 51 | May 2020 | Mar 2, 1997 · $1.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $75,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Sep 2020 | May 25, 2006 · 3 deaths · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2022 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2023 | Sep 14, 2008 · 1 death |
| Blizzards | 1 | Jan 2009 | — |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jun 2012 | — |
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 Perry forecast zone and Perry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Tell City get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Tell City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cannelton weather station 4.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 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 Tell City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 44 miles east. 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 Tell City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 44 mi east | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 57 mi west-northwest | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 89 mi south-southwest | 8,000 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 Tell City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 75 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tell City, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 20 miles southeast of town and caused 31 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 7, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 225 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 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 Tell City'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.
Tell City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tell City, IN?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 44 miles east. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 57 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tell City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tell City the lowest scan from KLVX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Tell City 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 Tell City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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