Evansville, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Evansville, Rock County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Evansville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 163 days in the Rock forecast zone and Rock County — the most common reported hazard around Evansville, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (54 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 163 | Jun 2026 | Aug 5, 2000 · $6.3 million damage |
| Flooding | 54 | Apr 2026 | Jun 18, 1996 · $19 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 53 | Nov 2025 | Jan 12, 2024 · $20,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 52 | Jun 2026 | Jul 2, 2012 · 3 deaths |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 39 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2019 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 33 | Jul 2022 | Jun 30, 2014 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Apr 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 · $30 million damage |
| High winds | 17 | Mar 2026 | Feb 20, 2014 · 1 death |
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 Rock forecast zone and Rock County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Evansville get?
A normal year brings about 36 inches of snow to Evansville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Stoughton weather station 10 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (10.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 1.3 | 7.6 | 10.4 | 10.6 | 4.5 | 0.7 | 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 Evansville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 40 miles east-northeast. 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 Evansville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 40 mi east-northeast | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 102 mi southeast | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 104 mi southwest | 10,200 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 Evansville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 116 tornadoes within 25 miles of Evansville, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on August 2, 1967, which touched down about 25 miles north-northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 15, 2024, which touched down about 2 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 397 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 54 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 2, 1960.
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 Evansville'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.
Evansville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Evansville, WI?
KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 40 miles east-northeast. KLOT (Chicago, IL) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Evansville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Evansville the lowest scan from KMKX is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Evansville 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 Evansville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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