Custer Park, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Custer Park, Will County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Custer Park?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 199 days in the Southern Will forecast zone and Will County — the most common reported hazard around Custer Park, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (63 days) and flash flooding (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 199 | Jun 2026 | Jun 24, 2013 · $800,000 damage |
| Flooding | 63 | Jun 2026 | Feb 20, 2018 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 46 | Aug 2025 | Jul 17, 1996 · 2 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 30 | Aug 2025 | Jul 28, 2021 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Dust storms | 1 | May 2025 | — |
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 Southern Will forecast zone and Will County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Custer Park get?
A normal year brings about 27 inches of snow to Custer Park, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bourbonnais 3Nw weather station 11.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.1 | 6.0 | 8.9 | 6.8 | 3.6 | 1.0 | 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 Custer Park?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 25 miles north. 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 Custer Park | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 25 mi north | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 99 mi southwest | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 121 mi north | 12,900 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 Custer Park
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 154 tornadoes within 25 miles of Custer Park, 34 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F5 on August 28, 1990, which passed about 19 miles north of town and caused 29 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on December 28, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 262 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on April 23, 1961.
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 Custer Park'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.
Custer Park radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Custer Park, IL?
KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 25 miles north. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Custer Park?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Custer Park the lowest scan from KLOT is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Custer Park 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 Custer Park, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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