Beecher City, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Beecher City, Effingham County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Beecher City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 105 days in the Effingham forecast zone and Effingham County — the most common reported hazard around Beecher City, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (56 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 105 | Jun 2026 | Jul 19, 2020 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 56 | Jun 2026 | Jun 8, 2015 · $75,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Jan 2026 | Dec 30, 1997 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 15 | Jan 2020 | Dec 27, 2015 · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2023 | Jul 13, 2015 · 1 death |
| High winds | 8 | Mar 2026 | Jan 29, 2008 · $35,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Feb 2, 2011 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Mar 2014 | — |
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 Effingham forecast zone and Effingham County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Beecher City get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Beecher City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Beecher City weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (5.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.4 | 3.0 | 5.9 | 4.9 | 1.9 | 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 Beecher City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 73 miles north-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 Beecher City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 73 mi north-northwest | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 86 mi southeast | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 107 mi west-southwest | 10,700 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 Beecher City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 94 tornadoes within 25 miles of Beecher City, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on August 21, 1977, which passed about 18 miles north-northeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 6, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 147 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 10, 2001.
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 Beecher City'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.
Beecher City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Beecher City, IL?
KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 73 miles north-northwest. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Beecher City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Beecher City the lowest scan from KILX is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Beecher City 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 Beecher City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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