Cerro Gordo, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cerro Gordo, Piatt County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cerro Gordo?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 71 days in the Piatt forecast zone and Piatt County — the most common reported hazard around Cerro Gordo, mostly in May and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (37 days) and flash flooding (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 71 | Jun 2026 | Jul 13, 2004 · $800,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | Dec 1, 2006 · $400,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Jun 2020 | Jul 12, 2014 · $1.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2024 | — |
| High winds | 11 | Jun 2024 | Apr 30, 1997 · $32,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | May 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2007 | — |
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 Piatt forecast zone and Piatt County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cerro Gordo get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Cerro Gordo, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cisco weather station 8.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.0 | 4.9 | 5.4 | 6.3 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 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 Cerro Gordo?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 37 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 Cerro Gordo | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 37 mi west-northwest | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 123 mi north-northeast | 13,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 125 mi south-southeast | 13,600 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 Cerro Gordo
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 171 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cerro Gordo, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 20, 1976, which passed about 4 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF2 on December 28, 2025, which passed about 4 miles south of town.
Hail: 226 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 7, 1998.
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 Cerro Gordo'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.
Cerro Gordo radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cerro Gordo, IL?
KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 37 miles west-northwest. KLOT (Chicago, IL) is 123 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cerro Gordo?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cerro Gordo the lowest scan from KILX is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cerro Gordo 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 Cerro Gordo, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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