Adeline, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Adeline, Ogle County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Adeline?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 117 days in the Ogle forecast zone and Ogle County — the most common reported hazard around Adeline, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (40 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 117 | Jun 2026 | Aug 4, 2008 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Mar 2026 | Dec 11, 2010 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 27 | Jan 2026 | Jan 4, 2009 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Jul 2025 | Jul 24, 2010 · $268,000 damage |
| Flooding | 19 | Apr 2023 | — |
| High winds | 13 | Mar 2026 | Oct 26, 2010 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2023 | — |
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 Ogle forecast zone and Ogle County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Adeline get?
A normal year brings about 35 inches of snow to Adeline, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Freeport Waste Wtp weather station 12.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 2.6 | 8.9 | 9.7 | 8.5 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 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 Adeline?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 67 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Adeline | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 67 mi west-southwest | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 75 mi northeast | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 81 mi east-southeast | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Adeline
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 83 tornadoes within 25 miles of Adeline, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF4 on April 9, 2015, which passed about 21 miles southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 15, 2024, which passed about 11 miles west of town.
Hail: 249 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 13, 2004.
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 Adeline'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.
Adeline radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Adeline, IL?
KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 67 miles west-southwest. KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Adeline?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Adeline the lowest scan from KDVN is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Adeline 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 Adeline, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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