Albion, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Albion, Edwards County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Albion?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 74 days in the Edwards forecast zone and Edwards County — the most common reported hazard around Albion, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (49 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 74 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 49 | Aug 2025 | Apr 19, 2011 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2010 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Aug 2023 | Apr 28, 1996 · $90,000 damage |
| Flooding | 13 | Nov 2019 | May 1, 2011 · $30,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Feb 2009 | Sep 14, 2008 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2025 | — |
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 Edwards forecast zone and Edwards County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Albion get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Albion, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Grayville weather station 7.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (4.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.7 | 2.3 | 4.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 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 Albion?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 20 miles east-southeast. 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 Albion | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 20 mi east-southeast | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 99 mi south-southwest | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 118 mi east-southeast | 12,400 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 Albion
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 96 tornadoes within 25 miles of Albion, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1990, which passed about 2 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2025, which passed about 25 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 166 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 19, 2022.
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 Albion'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.
Albion radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Albion, IL?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 20 miles east-southeast. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Albion?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Albion the lowest scan from KVWX is about 1,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Albion 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 Albion, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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