Winslow, IN Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Winslow, Pike County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

What weather hits Winslow?

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 Winslow, mostly in March and April. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (69 days) and excessive heat (63 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Flooding141Apr 2026Jun 16, 1998 · 1 death · $50,000 damage
Damaging thunderstorm winds69Oct 2025Apr 26, 2011 · $150,000 damage
Excessive heat63Aug 2025—
Heavy snow & winter storms40Jan 2026Jan 26, 2009 · $500,000 damage
Flash flooding26Jul 2025May 10, 1996 · $500,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill23Feb 2026—
Ice storms & sleet7Jan 2025—
High winds6Feb 2009Sep 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 Winslow?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 29 miles west-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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over WinslowView
KVWX
Evansville, IN
29 mi west-southwest1,800 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KLVX
Louisville, KY
74 mi east-southeast6,200 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KIND
Indianapolis, IN
104 mi north-northeast10,300 ftLimited — 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 Winslow

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 136 tornadoes within 25 miles of Winslow, 43 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1990, which passed about 7 miles north-northwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2025, which passed about 23 miles west-southwest of town.

Hail: 218 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 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 Winslow'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.

Winslow radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Winslow, IN?

KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 29 miles west-southwest. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Winslow?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Winslow the lowest scan from KVWX is about 1,800 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Winslow 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 Winslow, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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