Boody, IL Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Boody, Macon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Boody?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 124 days in the Macon forecast zone and Macon County — the most common reported hazard around Boody, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (41 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (37 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds124Jun 2026Aug 12, 1999 · $2.2 million damage
Flash flooding41Mar 2026Aug 26, 2014 · $20 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms37Jan 2026Dec 1, 2006 · $1.5 million damage
High winds18Sep 2024Mar 25, 1996 · 1 death
Excessive heat14Aug 2024—
Extreme cold & wind chill8Jan 2026—
Lightning casualties & damage4May 2019Feb 26, 2009 · $50,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet3Jan 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 Macon forecast zone and Macon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Boody get?

A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Boody, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Decatur Wtp weather station 6.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.9 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.00.43.55.92.50.90.40.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Boody?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 31 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over BoodyView
KILX
Lincoln, IL		31 mi north-northwest1,900 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KLSX
St. Louis, MO		114 mi southwest11,800 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KVWX
Evansville, IN		126 mi southeast13,700 ftLimited — 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 Boody

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 174 tornadoes within 25 miles of Boody, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 20, 1976, which passed about 13 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF2 on December 28, 2025, which passed about 2 miles south-southeast of town.

Hail: 225 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 22, 1960.

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 Boody'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.

Boody radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Boody, IL?

KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 31 miles north-northwest. KLSX (St. Louis, MO) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Boody?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Boody the lowest scan from KILX is about 1,900 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Boody 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 Boody, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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