Clinton, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Clinton, De Witt County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Clinton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 89 days in the De Witt forecast zone and De Witt County — the most common reported hazard around Clinton, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (36 days) and flash flooding (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 89 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 1998 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | Dec 1, 2006 · $450,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Apr 2025 | Aug 26, 2014 · $5.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2024 | — |
| High winds | 12 | Nov 2019 | Dec 14, 2015 · $40,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2021 | — |
| Blizzards | 4 | Dec 2012 | — |
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 De Witt forecast zone and De Witt County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Clinton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 20 miles west. 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 Clinton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 20 mi west | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 111 mi north-northeast | 11,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 132 mi northwest | 14,800 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 Clinton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 200 tornadoes within 25 miles of Clinton, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 5, 1977, which passed about 15 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 18, 2025, which passed about 12 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 244 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 9, 2003.
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 Clinton'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.
Clinton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Clinton, IL?
KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 20 miles west. KLOT (Chicago, IL) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Clinton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Clinton the lowest scan from KILX is about 1,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Clinton 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 Clinton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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