Batchtown, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Batchtown, Calhoun County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Batchtown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 48 days in the Calhoun forecast zone and Calhoun County — the most common reported hazard around Batchtown, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (42 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 48 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 42 | Jun 2023 | Jul 9, 2007 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 13 | Jun 2013 | Apr 16, 2013 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Jul 2025 | Jul 27, 2025 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | 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 Calhoun forecast zone and Calhoun County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Batchtown get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Batchtown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Elsberry 1 S weather station 11 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 3.4 | 5.1 | 4.5 | 2.4 | 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 Batchtown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 23 miles south. 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 Batchtown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 23 mi south | 1,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 104 mi northeast | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 167 mi east-southeast | 21,600 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 Batchtown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 98 tornadoes within 25 miles of Batchtown, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on January 24, 1967, which passed about 25 miles south-southeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 18, 2025, which passed about 23 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 397 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 57 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 11, 2016.
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 Batchtown'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.
Batchtown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Batchtown, IL?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 23 miles south. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Batchtown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Batchtown the lowest scan from KLSX is about 1,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Batchtown 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 Batchtown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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