Du Bois, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Du Bois, Washington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Du Bois?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Washington forecast zone and Washington County — the most common reported hazard around Du Bois, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (53 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | May 2026 | May 8, 2024 · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 53 | Jul 2025 | Jul 20, 2005 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Apr 2025 | Jul 26, 2022 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2014 | — |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 2001 | — |
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 Washington forecast zone and Washington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Du Bois get?
A normal year brings about 8.3 inches of snow to Du Bois, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Waltonville weather station 7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 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 Du Bois?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 81 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Du Bois | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 81 mi east | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 83 mi south-southeast | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 86 mi west-northwest | 7,700 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 Du Bois
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 110 tornadoes within 25 miles of Du Bois, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on December 18, 1957, which passed about 9 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF2 on March 14, 2025, which passed about 10 miles south of town.
Hail: 239 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 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 Du Bois'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.
Du Bois radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Du Bois, IL?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 81 miles east. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Du Bois?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Du Bois the lowest scan from KVWX is about 7,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Du Bois 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 Du Bois, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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