Trafalgar, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Trafalgar, Johnson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Trafalgar?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 116 days in the Johnson forecast zone and Johnson County — the most common reported hazard around Trafalgar, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (34 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 116 | Jun 2026 | Jun 26, 2008 · 3 deaths · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 34 | Mar 2026 | Jan 22, 1999 · $1.7 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 24 | Jun 2026 | May 18, 2000 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Apr 2025 | Jun 7, 2008 · $180 million damage |
| High winds | 8 | Sep 2024 | Mar 26, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Aug 2023 | — |
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 Johnson forecast zone and Johnson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Trafalgar get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Trafalgar, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Franklin Wwtp weather station 7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.2 | 3.8 | 6.3 | 4.2 | 2.2 | 0.1 | 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 Trafalgar?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 22 miles north-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 Trafalgar | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 22 mi north-northwest | 1,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 100 mi south | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 116 mi southwest | 12,100 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 Trafalgar
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 107 tornadoes within 25 miles of Trafalgar, 44 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 14, 1972, which passed about 25 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF2 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 19 miles south of town.
Hail: 393 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 22, 2011.
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 Trafalgar'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.
Trafalgar radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Trafalgar, IN?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 22 miles north-northwest. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Trafalgar?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Trafalgar the lowest scan from KIND is about 1,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Trafalgar 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 Trafalgar, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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