Chrisman, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Chrisman, Edgar County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Chrisman?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 89 days in the Edgar forecast zone and Edgar County — the most common reported hazard around Chrisman, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (36 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 89 | Jun 2026 | Apr 14, 2006 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 36 | Jun 2026 | May 7, 2002 · $485,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Jan 2026 | Feb 1, 2011 · $850,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2023 | Jul 3, 2019 · 1 death |
| High winds | 11 | Nov 2022 | Mar 5, 2004 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | May 2017 | Jun 4, 2008 · $700,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 1999 | — |
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 Edgar forecast zone and Edgar County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Chrisman get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Chrisman, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Paris Stp weather station 12.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 4.0 | 8.6 | 3.6 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 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 Chrisman?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 74 miles east. 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 Chrisman | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 74 mi east | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 91 mi west-northwest | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 107 mi south | 10,600 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 Chrisman
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 111 tornadoes within 25 miles of Chrisman, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on March 20, 1976, which passed about 25 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on December 28, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 202 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 18, 2000.
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 Chrisman'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.
Chrisman radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Chrisman, IL?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 74 miles east. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Chrisman?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Chrisman the lowest scan from KIND is about 6,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Chrisman 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 Chrisman, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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