Belknap, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Belknap, Johnson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Belknap?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 86 days in the Johnson forecast zone and Johnson County — the most common reported hazard around Belknap, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (74 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 86 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 74 | May 2025 | Jan 29, 2008 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Jan 2026 | Feb 11, 2008 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 23 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Feb 2022 | Apr 29, 1996 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | May 2024 | Jul 7, 2016 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 · $25,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Feb 2009 | Sep 14, 2008 · $1.5 million 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 Johnson forecast zone and Johnson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Belknap get?
A normal year brings about 7.2 inches of snow to Belknap, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Grand Chain Dam 53 weather station 10 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (2.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 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 Belknap?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 20 miles south-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 Belknap | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 20 mi south-southeast | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 93 mi northeast | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 100 mi east-southeast | 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 Belknap
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 109 tornadoes within 25 miles of Belknap, 34 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 6, 2003, which passed about 2 miles south-southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 20, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 222 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 16, 2025.
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 Belknap'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.
Belknap radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Belknap, IL?
KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 20 miles south-southeast. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Belknap?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Belknap the lowest scan from KPAH is about 1,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Belknap 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 Belknap, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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