Cobden, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cobden, Union County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cobden?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 88 days in the Union forecast zone and Union County — the most common reported hazard around Cobden, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (66 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 88 | Aug 2025 | Jun 22, 2009 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 66 | Apr 2026 | May 8, 2009 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 42 | Mar 2023 | Mar 18, 2008 · $1.3 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Jul 2024 | Jun 16, 2019 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 24 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 · $160,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Feb 2009 | Sep 14, 2008 · $1.5 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 Union forecast zone and Union County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cobden get?
A normal year brings about 10 inches of snow to Cobden, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Anna 2 Nne weather station 3.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (4.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.1 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 4.0 | 0.9 | 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 Cobden?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 42 miles southeast. 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 Cobden | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 42 mi southeast | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 97 mi east-northeast | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 112 mi northwest | 11,400 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 Cobden
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 127 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cobden, 36 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on December 18, 1957, which passed about 16 miles north-northwest of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 7, 2025, which passed about 22 miles west of town.
Hail: 269 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 30, 2023.
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 Cobden'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.
Cobden radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cobden, IL?
KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 42 miles southeast. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cobden?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cobden the lowest scan from KPAH is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cobden 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 Cobden, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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