Evansville Weather Radar

Evansville Live Weather

Evansville Live Weather Radar

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Evansville Hourly Weather Forecast

Evansville 7-Day Weather Forecast

Evansville Weather Overview

Evansville, Indiana sits along a sharp bend in the Ohio River at the heart of the Indiana-Illinois-Kentucky Tri-State region. The city experiences a humid-subtropical climate with hot summers, mild winters, and year-round precipitation averaging 47.01 inches annually. Warm, moisture-rich air from the Gulf of Mexico collides with cold fronts from the Plains, making the Evansville weather radar an essential tool for tracking fast-developing storms across the region.

Tornadoes pose the greatest threat to the Evansville area. The Tri-State Tornado of March 18, 1925 — the deadliest single tornado in U.S. history — killed 695 people along a 219-mile path through Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana. More recently, an F3 tornado struck Evansville's east side on November 6, 2005, killing 25 people and causing $78 million in damage across Vanderburgh and Warrick counties. Severe thunderstorms from April through September regularly produce damaging winds, large hail, and flash flooding monitored by WFO Paducah (PAH).

Ohio River flooding remains a persistent secondary risk. The 1937 flood crested at 53.74 feet — well above the 35-foot flood stage — displacing thousands and reshaping city infrastructure. Winter storms bring an average of 11.4 inches of snow per season, with ice storms occasionally disrupting travel. Temperature extremes range from a record high of 113°F in 1930 to a record low of −21°F in 1994, reinforcing the need for reliable Evansville weather radar coverage year-round.

Evansville Weather Risks & Safety

Key weather hazards to monitor on the Evansville weather radar

Tornado Risk

Tornadoes hit Evansville hardest in spring and early summer, when warm Gulf air slams into cooler northern fronts. Supercell thunderstorms can spin up EF2+ tornadoes with very little lead time. On radar, rotation signatures inside storm cells give you a few critical minutes to reach shelter. Evansville averages several tornado warnings per year — know where your safe room or interior closet is before you need it.

Severe Thunderstorm Risk

Severe thunderstorms roll through Evansville regularly, especially spring through early fall. Expect damaging winds above 58 mph, large hail, and dangerous lightning. The radar shows you each storm cell's position, movement, and intensity — so you can tell if one is headed your way. When a thunderstorm warning drops for Evansville, get indoors and away from windows until it passes.

Flooding & Flash Flood Risk

Flash flooding is Evansville's most persistent weather hazard. Slow-moving thunderstorms or tropical moisture can dump enough rain to overwhelm drainage systems within hours — especially in paved urban areas where water has nowhere to go. Check the radar to see where the heaviest rain is falling and which areas to avoid. The standing rule: turn around, don't drown. Never drive through flooded roads, even if they look shallow.

Winter Storm Risk

Winter storms hit Evansville when Gulf or Pacific moisture runs into cold Arctic air — the result is some combination of heavy snow, ice, and strong winds. The key thing to watch on radar is the rain-snow line: that boundary determines whether Evansville gets rain, freezing rain, or heavy snow, and it can shift by miles in an hour. When a winter storm watch goes up, stock your emergency supplies and plan to stay home.

How to Use Evansville Weather Radar

Follow these steps to get the most from the Evansville weather radar data.

Open the Evansville radar page

Go to the Evansville weather radar page to load the interactive doppler map centered on the Tri-State area. The map covers Vanderburgh, Warrick, Posey, and surrounding counties in Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky.

Check active storm cells and tornado warnings

Look for rotating storm cells shown in red and orange moving across the Ohio River valley. During tornado season from April through June, watch for hook echoes near Evansville that signal possible tornado development.

Review the hourly and 7-day forecast

Scroll down to see the Open-Meteo hourly forecast for Evansville. Check precipitation chances before heading to Wesselman Woods, the Ford Center, or anywhere along Lloyd Expressway during storm season.

Set up alerts for flooding and severe weather

Monitor NWS Paducah (WFO PAH) alerts for flash flood warnings along the Ohio River and Pigeon Creek. Bookmark this page for quick radar access during severe thunderstorm watches across the Evansville metro.

Who Benefits from Evansville Weather Radar

How different people use the Evansville radar data

Commuters & Drivers

Evansville drivers on US-41 and Lloyd Expressway check radar before commuting through storm-prone river valley corridors.

Outdoor Enthusiasts

Hikers and birders at Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve use radar to avoid sudden thunderstorms and flash flooding.

Event Planners & Families

Ford Center and Bosse Field event-goers track approaching storms to plan arrivals and outdoor tailgating safely.

Outdoor Workers

Tri-State industrial and construction crews along the Ohio River monitor radar for lightning and severe storm delays.

Evansville Weather FAQ

Common questions about Evansville weather patterns and radar

When is tornado season in Evansville?

Tornado season in Evansville runs primarily from April through June, though tornadoes can occur any month. The Tri-State region averages 2 to 4 tornadoes per year. The deadliest tornado to directly strike Evansville was an F3 on November 6, 2005, which killed 25 people in Vanderburgh and Warrick counties. Spring radar monitoring is critical during this peak period.

How often does the Ohio River flood in Evansville?

The Ohio River at Evansville reaches flood stage of 35 feet multiple times in a typical decade, usually between January and April. The worst flood on record crested at 53.74 feet in 1937, displacing thousands. Modern flood walls protect much of downtown, but low-lying areas along Pigeon Creek remain vulnerable. Radar helps track heavy rainfall upstream that triggers river rises.

What NWS office covers Evansville weather radar?

Evansville falls under WFO Paducah, Kentucky (station code PAH), not the Indianapolis office. WFO PAH issues all watches, warnings, and advisories for the Tri-State area including Vanderburgh, Warrick, and Posey counties. Their NEXRAD radar at Fort Campbell provides primary doppler coverage for the Evansville metro. Alerts appear on this page in near real-time.

How much snow does Evansville get each winter?

Evansville averages 11.4 inches of snow per season based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals. While snowfall is moderate compared to northern Indiana, ice storms pose a greater disruption to travel and power. Winter storms typically arrive from December through February. The radar precipitation layer helps distinguish rain, sleet, and snow moving toward the city.

How is this radar different from WFIE 14 News or WEHT ABC 25 weather radar?

WFIE 14 News and WEHT ABC 25 offer radar alongside live meteorologist commentary and broadcast video forecasts for the Tri-State area. This page provides a clean, ad-free interface with interactive RainViewer radar maps, Open-Meteo hourly forecasts, and a 7-day outlook for Evansville. Radar imagery updates approximately every 10 minutes without commercial interruptions.

What are the temperature extremes recorded in Evansville?

Evansville's record high is 113°F set on July 28, 1930, and the record low is −21°F from January 19, 1994. These extremes reflect the humid-subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and occasional arctic outbreaks in winter. Annual precipitation averages 47.01 inches across the Evansville area. Monitoring radar year-round helps residents prepare for both severe heat events and winter storms.