Banner, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Banner, Fulton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Banner?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 139 days in the Fulton forecast zone and Fulton County — the most common reported hazard around Banner, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (46 days) and flash flooding (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 139 | Jun 2026 | Jun 1, 2010 · $225,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 39 | Jun 2026 | Apr 17, 2013 · $12 million damage |
| Flooding | 17 | Jun 2026 | May 16, 2009 · 1 death · $4.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2025 | Mar 24, 2009 · $2,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2021 | Dec 18, 2008 · $100,000 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 Fulton forecast zone and Fulton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Banner get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Banner, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Canton weather station 6.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 4.1 | 6.1 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 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 Banner?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 39 miles 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 Banner | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 39 mi southeast | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 84 mi north-northwest | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 122 mi northeast | 13,000 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 Banner
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 133 tornadoes within 25 miles of Banner, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF4 on November 17, 2013, which passed about 20 miles east-northeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles east of town.
Hail: 337 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 30 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 4, 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 Banner'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.
Banner radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Banner, IL?
KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 39 miles southeast. KDVN (Quad Cities, IA) is 84 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Banner?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Banner the lowest scan from KILX is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Banner 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 Banner, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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