Coulterville, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Coulterville, Randolph County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Coulterville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 89 days in the Randolph forecast zone and Randolph County — the most common reported hazard around Coulterville, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (52 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 89 | Mar 2026 | May 19, 2022 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 52 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Apr 2025 | Apr 4, 2025 · $30,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Jan 2016 | Jun 4, 2008 · $16,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2022 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2001 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2014 | — |
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 Randolph forecast zone and Randolph County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Coulterville get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Coulterville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sparta 1 W weather station 7.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 2.6 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 0.6 | 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 Coulterville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 68 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 Coulterville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 68 mi west-northwest | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 90 mi south-southeast | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 102 mi east | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Coulterville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 122 tornadoes within 25 miles of Coulterville, 36 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F5 on December 18, 1957, which passed about 21 miles east-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on April 20, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 262 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 28, 2012.
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 Coulterville'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.
Coulterville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Coulterville, IL?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 68 miles west-northwest. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Coulterville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Coulterville the lowest scan from KLSX is about 5,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Coulterville 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 Coulterville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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