Dix, IL Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Dix, Jefferson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Dix?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 94 days in the Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County — the most common reported hazard around Dix, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (82 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (46 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds94Jul 2024May 10, 2015 · 1 death · $45,000 damage
Excessive heat82Aug 2025—
Heavy snow & winter storms46Jan 2026Jan 24, 2026 · $150,000 damage
Flash flooding32Jul 2024Sep 8, 2018 · $400,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill25Jan 2026Jan 10, 1997 · 1 death
Flooding15Aug 2024Mar 18, 2008 · 2 deaths · $58,000 damage
High winds6Mar 2002Apr 30, 1997 · $20,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet5Jan 2010—

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 Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Dix get?

A normal year brings about 9.7 inches of snow to Dix, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dix weather station 1.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.4 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.20.42.23.42.51.00.00.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Dix?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 67 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over DixView
KVWX
Evansville, IN		67 mi east5,400 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KLSX
St. Louis, MO		95 mi west9,000 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KPAH
Paducah, KY		96 mi south9,000 ftFair — 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 Dix

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 96 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dix, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on November 17, 2013, which passed about 18 miles west of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 26, 2024, which passed about 19 miles north-northwest of town.

Hail: 187 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on May 5, 1999.

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 Dix'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.

Dix radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Dix, IL?

KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 67 miles east. KLSX (St. Louis, MO) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Dix?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dix the lowest scan from KVWX is about 5,400 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Dix 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 Dix, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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