Velpen, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Velpen, Pike County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Velpen?
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 Velpen, 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 Velpen?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 34 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 Velpen | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 34 mi west | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 68 mi east-southeast | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 103 mi north-northeast | 10,100 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 Velpen
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 117 tornadoes within 25 miles of Velpen, 39 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1990, which passed about 12 miles northwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 10, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles west of town.
Hail: 193 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 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 Velpen'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.
Velpen radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Velpen, IN?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 34 miles west. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 68 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Velpen?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Velpen the lowest scan from KVWX is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Velpen 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 Velpen, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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