Dundas, IL Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Dundas, Richland 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 Dundas?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 69 days in the Richland forecast zone and Richland County — the most common reported hazard around Dundas, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (31 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (21 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds69Mar 2026Apr 28, 2017 · $70,000 damage
Flash flooding31Aug 2022Jan 13, 2005 · $46,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms21Jan 2026—
Excessive heat14Aug 2023Jun 6, 2011 · 1 death
Flooding6May 2017—
Extreme cold & wind chill5Jan 2026—
High winds4Apr 2016Apr 6, 2016 · $25,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet3Feb 2011Feb 1, 2011 · $300,000 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 Richland forecast zone and Richland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Dundas get?

A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Dundas, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ste Marie (River) weather station 7.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.4 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.20.64.25.42.71.10.00.0

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

Which radars cover Dundas?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 44 miles south-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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over DundasView
KVWX
Evansville, IN		44 mi south-southeast3,000 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KILX
Lincoln, IL		113 mi northwest11,600 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KIND
Indianapolis, IN		114 mi east-northeast11,700 ftLimited — 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 Dundas

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 66 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dundas, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1990, which passed about 12 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 26, 2024, which passed about 16 miles southeast of town.

Hail: 168 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 16, 2025.

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 Dundas'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.

Dundas radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Dundas, IL?

KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 44 miles south-southeast. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Dundas?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dundas the lowest scan from KVWX is about 3,000 ft up.

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

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