Argenta, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Argenta, Macon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Argenta?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 124 days in the Macon forecast zone and Macon County — the most common reported hazard around Argenta, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (41 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 124 | Jun 2026 | Aug 12, 1999 · $2.2 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 41 | Mar 2026 | Aug 26, 2014 · $20 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | Dec 1, 2006 · $1.5 million damage |
| High winds | 18 | Sep 2024 | Mar 25, 1996 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | May 2019 | Feb 26, 2009 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2024 | — |
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 Macon forecast zone and Macon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Argenta get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Argenta, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cisco weather station 5.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.0 | 4.9 | 5.4 | 6.3 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 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 Argenta?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 30 miles west-northwest. 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 Argenta | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 30 mi west-northwest | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 118 mi north-northeast | 12,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 133 mi south-southeast | 15,000 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 Argenta
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 173 tornadoes within 25 miles of Argenta, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 20, 1976, which passed about 12 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF2 on December 28, 2025, which passed about 12 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 217 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on August 26, 2000.
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 Argenta'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.
Argenta radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Argenta, IL?
KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 30 miles west-northwest. KLOT (Chicago, IL) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Argenta?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Argenta the lowest scan from KILX is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Argenta 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 Argenta, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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