Cave-In-Rock, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cave-In-Rock, Hardin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cave-In-Rock?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 82 days in the Hardin forecast zone and Hardin County — the most common reported hazard around Cave-In-Rock, mostly in July and August. Next come flooding (45 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 82 | Aug 2025 | Jul 2, 1997 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 45 | Jan 2022 | May 1, 2011 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2009 · $8.5 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 26 | Aug 2025 | May 26, 2004 · $80,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 11 | May 2024 | Mar 1, 1997 · $30,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 · $25,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Feb 2009 | Sep 14, 2008 · $4.2 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 Hardin forecast zone and Hardin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cave-In-Rock get?
A normal year brings about 3.3 inches of snow to Cave-In-Rock, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rosiclare 5Nw weather station 13.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 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 Cave-In-Rock?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 43 miles southwest. 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 Cave-In-Rock | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 43 mi southwest | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 60 mi north-northeast | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 70 mi southeast | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
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 Cave-In-Rock
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 92 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cave-In-Rock, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on February 29, 2012, which passed about 22 miles north-northwest of town and caused 8 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 19 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 109 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 28, 2009.
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 Cave-In-Rock'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.
Cave-In-Rock radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cave-In-Rock, IL?
KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 43 miles southwest. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 60 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cave-In-Rock?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cave-In-Rock the lowest scan from KPAH is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cave-In-Rock 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 Cave-In-Rock, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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