Beardstown, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Beardstown, Cass County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Beardstown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 66 days in the Cass forecast zone and Cass County — the most common reported hazard around Beardstown, mostly in August and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (37 days) and flash flooding (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 66 | Jun 2026 | Aug 12, 1999 · $7.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 21 | May 2023 | May 8, 1996 · $2.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 11 | Oct 2021 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2024 | Feb 1, 2019 · 1 death |
| High winds | 7 | Nov 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2008 | Jan 12, 2007 · 1 death |
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 Cass forecast zone and Cass County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Beardstown get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Beardstown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Beardstown weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (4.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.5 | 3.3 | 4.5 | 1.3 | 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 Beardstown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 59 miles east. 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 Beardstown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 59 mi east | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 92 mi south | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 111 mi north | 11,300 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 Beardstown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 103 tornadoes within 25 miles of Beardstown, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 21, 1981, which passed about 13 miles north of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on June 18, 2025, which passed about 23 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 187 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 12, 1998.
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 Beardstown'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.
Beardstown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Beardstown, IL?
KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 59 miles east. KLSX (St. Louis, MO) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Beardstown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Beardstown the lowest scan from KILX is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Beardstown 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 Beardstown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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