Tennyson, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tennyson, Warrick County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tennyson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 126 days in the Warrick forecast zone and Warrick County — the most common reported hazard around Tennyson, mostly in March and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (88 days) and excessive heat (70 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 126 | Jul 2025 | Mar 18, 2008 · $200,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 88 | Oct 2025 | Jul 30, 2024 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 70 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2010 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 33 | Jul 2025 | Nov 15, 2005 · $350,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 22 | Feb 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2025 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Feb 2009 | Sep 14, 2008 · $10 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 Warrick forecast zone and Warrick County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Tennyson get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Tennyson, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Boonville 1S weather station 9.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.3 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 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 Tennyson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 35 miles west-northwest. 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 Tennyson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 35 mi west-northwest | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 64 mi east | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 93 mi south | 8,700 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 Tennyson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 135 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tennyson, 34 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 20 miles east of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 7, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles south of town.
Hail: 289 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 33 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 Tennyson'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.
Tennyson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tennyson, IN?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 35 miles west-northwest. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 64 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tennyson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tennyson the lowest scan from KVWX is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Tennyson 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 Tennyson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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