Cabery, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cabery, Kankakee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cabery?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 129 days in the Kankakee forecast zone and Kankakee County — the most common reported hazard around Cabery, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (38 days) and flooding (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 129 | Jun 2026 | Aug 23, 2007 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 30 | Dec 2025 | Feb 20, 2018 · $1.1 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Jun 2020 | May 24, 2006 · $125,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Jan 2026 | Dec 28, 2009 · 1 death |
| High winds | 13 | Nov 2022 | Oct 26, 2010 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Oct 2013 | Jul 16, 2009 · $500,000 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 Kankakee forecast zone and Kankakee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cabery get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Cabery, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dwight weather station 13.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 5.6 | 7.9 | 4.9 | 3.5 | 0.6 | 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 Cabery?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 42 miles north. 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 Cabery | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 42 mi north | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 83 mi southwest | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 131 mi west-northwest | 14,500 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 Cabery
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 109 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cabery, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 17, 1963, which passed about 14 miles north-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 182 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 8, 1981.
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 Cabery'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.
Cabery radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cabery, IL?
KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 42 miles north. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cabery?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cabery the lowest scan from KLOT is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cabery 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 Cabery, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Herscher, IL radar 7 mi
- Dwight, IL radar 13 mi
- Clifton, IL radar 15 mi
- Gardner, IL radar 15 mi
- Chebanse, IL radar 15 mi
- Limestone, IL radar 17 mi
- Braidwood, IL radar 19 mi
- Kankakee, IL radar 19 mi
- Gilman, IL radar 19 mi
- Chatsworth, IL radar 20 mi