Buncombe, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Buncombe, Johnson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Buncombe?
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 Buncombe, 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 Buncombe get?
A normal year brings about 10 inches of snow to Buncombe, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Anna 2 Nne weather station 14.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (4.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.1 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 4.0 | 0.9 | 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 Buncombe?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 30 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 Buncombe | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 30 mi south-southeast | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 87 mi northeast | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 106 mi east-southeast | 10,500 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 Buncombe
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 98 tornadoes within 25 miles of Buncombe, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 29, 1982, which passed about 19 miles north-northeast of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 20, 2025, which touched down about 6 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 233 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 30, 2023.
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 Buncombe'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.
Buncombe radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Buncombe, IL?
KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 30 miles south-southeast. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Buncombe?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Buncombe the lowest scan from KPAH is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Buncombe 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 Buncombe, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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