Candlewick Lake, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Candlewick Lake, Boone County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Candlewick Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 83 days in the Boone forecast zone and Boone County — the most common reported hazard around Candlewick Lake, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (42 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 83 | Jun 2026 | Aug 25, 2006 · $400,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 22 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 20 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Jul 2024 | Jun 28, 2017 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 11 | Feb 2019 | Oct 26, 2010 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 5 | Feb 2015 | — |
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 Boone forecast zone and Boone County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Candlewick Lake get?
A normal year brings about 33 inches of snow to Candlewick Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Belvidere weather station 6.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.9 | 9.3 | 9.7 | 7.8 | 3.6 | 0.2 | 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 Candlewick Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 46 miles north-northeast. 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 Candlewick Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 46 mi north-northeast | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 66 mi southeast | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 102 mi west-southwest | 9,800 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 Candlewick Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 112 tornadoes within 25 miles of Candlewick Lake, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 21, 1967, which passed about 8 miles south-southeast of town and caused 24 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 3, 2025, which touched down about 6 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 320 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 7, 2020.
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 Candlewick Lake'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.
Candlewick Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Candlewick Lake, IL?
KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 46 miles north-northeast. KLOT (Chicago, IL) is 66 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Candlewick Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Candlewick Lake the lowest scan from KMKX is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Candlewick Lake 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 Candlewick Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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