Washington, IN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Washington, Daviess County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Washington?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 87 days in the Daviess forecast zone and Daviess County — the most common reported hazard around Washington, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (76 days) and flash flooding (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 87 | Jun 2026 | Apr 2, 2006 · $300,000 damage |
| Flooding | 76 | Jan 2019 | Jun 5, 2008 · $50 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Jun 2026 | Jun 9, 2008 · $400,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 5 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Nov 2018 | Nov 14, 2018 · $250 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 Daviess forecast zone and Daviess County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Washington get?
A normal year brings about 9.2 inches of snow to Washington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Washington 1 W weather station 2.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.1 | 3.1 | 2.9 | 2.0 | 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 Washington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 41 miles southwest. 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 Washington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 41 mi southwest | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 81 mi southeast | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 87 mi north-northeast | 7,700 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 Washington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 93 tornadoes within 25 miles of Washington, 34 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1990, which passed about 13 miles south-southwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on March 15, 2025, which passed about 8 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 199 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 31, 2012.
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 Washington'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.
Washington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Washington, IN?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 41 miles southwest. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Washington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Washington the lowest scan from KVWX is about 2,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Washington 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 Washington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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