Terre Haute Weather Radar
Terre Haute Live Weather
Terre Haute Live Weather Radar
Terre Haute Hourly Weather Forecast
Terre Haute 7-Day Weather Forecast
Terre Haute Weather Overview
Terre Haute sits in west-central Indiana where the Wabash River bends east, giving it a humid-continental climate shaped by Arctic fronts in winter and Gulf moisture surges in summer. The NWS Indianapolis office (WFO IND) issues all watches and warnings here. With roughly 44 inches of rain per year and sharp seasonal temperature swings, residents rely on terre haute weather radar throughout the year.
Spring and early summer are the most active severe weather months. The terrain corridor between the Ohio River valley and the Chicago metro puts Terre Haute in range of supercell thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes and large hail. The 1913 Easter tornado cut a 22-mile path through the city, killing 21 people and injuring 250 — still the deadliest storm in local history. An EF1 tornado struck near Marion Heights in May 2011, and Vigo County has logged 18 confirmed tornadoes since 1950, most occurring March through June.
Winter adds a second hazard layer to the terre haute weather radar forecast. Ice storms glaze I-70 and U.S. 41 with little warning, and temperatures can drop below -20°F during deep Arctic outbreaks — the record low was -24°F in January 1977. Wabash River flooding is also a recurring concern when spring rains combine with snowmelt, echoing the record 1913 crest of 31.1 feet that submerged large sections of West Terre Haute.
Terre Haute Weather Risks & Safety
Tornado Risk
Tornadoes hit Terre Haute 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. Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute, get indoors and away from windows until it passes.
Flooding & Flash Flood Risk
Flash flooding is Terre Haute'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.
Ice Storm Risk
Ice storms are rare in Terre Haute but devastating when they hit. A quarter-inch of freezing rain coats everything — roads turn into skating rinks, power lines snap, trees come down. The radar shows whether you're getting rain, freezing rain, sleet, or snow — that distinction is critical. When Terre Haute gets an ice storm warning, stay off the roads and prepare for power outages that could last several days.
How to Use Terre Haute Weather Radar
Check Current Conditions
Look at the weather status bar at the top of the Terre Haute radar page — it shows current temperature, wind speed, and sky conditions at a glance before you head out on I-70 or U.S. 41.
Watch the Radar Map
The radar map shows precipitation moving across Terre Haute and the Wabash River valley. Hit play on the animation to see which direction storms are tracking and how fast they're moving toward the city.
Check the Hourly Forecast
Scroll to the hourly forecast to see when rain, ice, or severe weather is expected to arrive. This is especially useful during spring tornado season or winter ice storm events in the Terre Haute area.
Decide and Plan
Storm cells approaching from the southwest? Get indoors before they arrive. Ice forecast overnight? Check the radar before your morning commute on I-70 or through downtown Terre Haute.
Who Benefits from Terre Haute Weather Radar
Commuters & Drivers
Check radar before driving I-70 or U.S. 41 — ice storms and thunderstorms hit with little warning.
Outdoor Enthusiasts
Hikers at Deming Park and Griffin Bike Park can spot incoming storms 30 minutes out.
Event Planners & Families
Planning outdoor events at Fairbanks Park amphitheater? Radar shows exact rain arrival time.
Outdoor Workers
Construction crews and ISU campus workers — catch fast-moving severe weather before it reaches Terre Haute.