Abingdon, IL Live Doppler Radar

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

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What weather hits Abingdon?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 128 days in the Knox forecast zone and Knox County — the most common reported hazard around Abingdon, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (45 days) and flash flooding (33 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds128Jun 2026Aug 23, 2007 · 1 death · $1.4 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms45Dec 2025—
Flash flooding33Jun 2026Apr 18, 2013 · $40 million damage
Excessive heat14Aug 2024—
Extreme cold & wind chill11Jan 2026—
High winds11Nov 2019Nov 10, 1998 · $60,000 damage
Flooding11May 2013May 16, 2009 · $1.5 million damage
Ice storms & sleet9Jan 2021Dec 28, 2015 · $375,000 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 Knox forecast zone and Knox County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Abingdon get?

A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Abingdon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Knoxville weather station 9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.7 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.21.45.96.47.73.40.40.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Abingdon?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 57 miles north. 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 AbingdonView
KDVN
Quad Cities, IA		57 mi north4,200 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KILX
Lincoln, IL		72 mi southeast5,900 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KLOT
Chicago, IL		133 mi east-northeast14,900 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 Abingdon

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 110 tornadoes within 25 miles of Abingdon, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 13, 1995, which passed about 5 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 3, 2025, which passed about 14 miles northwest of town.

Hail: 197 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 9, 1995.

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 Abingdon'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.

Abingdon radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Abingdon, IL?

KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 57 miles north. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 72 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Abingdon?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Abingdon the lowest scan from KDVN is about 4,200 ft up.

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

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