Bureau Junction, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bureau Junction, Bureau County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bureau Junction?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 97 days in the Bureau forecast zone and Bureau County — the most common reported hazard around Bureau Junction, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (68 days) and flash flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Jun 2026 | May 10, 2003 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 68 | Nov 2025 | Jan 20, 2006 · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jun 2026 | Sep 13, 2008 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 14 | Feb 2019 | May 11, 2003 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Feb 2019 | Jan 5, 2005 · $10,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 6 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2013 | — |
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 Bureau forecast zone and Bureau County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bureau Junction get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Bureau Junction, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Princeton weather station 7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 1.3 | 6.8 | 8.6 | 6.9 | 3.7 | 0.9 | 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 Bureau Junction?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 67 miles west-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 Bureau Junction | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 67 mi west-northwest | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 70 mi east-northeast | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 79 mi south | 6,700 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 Bureau Junction
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 92 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bureau Junction, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F3 on April 20, 2004, which passed about 5 miles east-southeast of town and caused 8 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 14, 2024, which touched down about 11 miles south of town.
Hail: 232 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 13, 2004.
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 Bureau Junction'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.
Bureau Junction radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bureau Junction, IL?
KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 67 miles west-northwest. KLOT (Chicago, IL) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bureau Junction?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bureau Junction the lowest scan from KDVN is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bureau Junction 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 Bureau Junction, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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