Atkinson, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Atkinson, Henry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Atkinson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 134 days in the Henry forecast zone and Henry County — the most common reported hazard around Atkinson, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (77 days) and flash flooding (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 134 | Jun 2026 | Jul 21, 2008 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 77 | Nov 2025 | Jan 4, 2004 · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Jun 2026 | Apr 30, 2003 · $10 million damage |
| Flooding | 23 | Jun 2019 | Jun 22, 2009 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 13 | Feb 2019 | Jan 5, 2005 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 10 | Feb 2019 | Apr 6, 1997 · $250,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 6 | Mar 2026 | — |
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 Henry forecast zone and Henry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Atkinson get?
A normal year brings about 28 inches of snow to Atkinson, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Geneseo weather station 7.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.6 | 7.3 | 9.8 | 6.1 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 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 Atkinson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 33 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 Atkinson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 33 mi west-northwest | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 94 mi south-southeast | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 100 mi east | 9,600 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 Atkinson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 146 tornadoes within 25 miles of Atkinson, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on March 29, 1981, which passed about 19 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 11, 2025, which passed about 23 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 236 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 20, 2023.
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 Atkinson'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.
Atkinson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Atkinson, IL?
KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 33 miles west-northwest. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Atkinson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Atkinson the lowest scan from KDVN is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Atkinson 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 Atkinson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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