Elk Grove Village, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Elk Grove Village, Cook County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Elk Grove Village?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 260 days in the Northern Cook forecast zone and Cook County — the most common reported hazard around Elk Grove Village, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (121 days) and flash flooding (112 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 260 | Jun 2026 | Aug 23, 2007 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 121 | Jun 2026 | Sep 13, 2008 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 112 | Jun 2026 | Sep 13, 2008 · 1 death · $35 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 48 | Aug 2025 | Jul 22, 2001 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 7 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jun 2026 | — |
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 Northern Cook forecast zone and Cook County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Elk Grove Village get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Elk Grove Village, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Chicago Ohare Intl Ap weather station 3.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.8 | 7.6 | 11.3 | 10.7 | 5.5 | 1.3 | 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 Elk Grove Village?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 28 miles south. 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 Elk Grove Village | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 28 mi south | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 72 mi north-northwest | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIWX Fort Wayne, IN | 127 mi east-southeast | 13,800 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 Elk Grove Village
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 143 tornadoes within 25 miles of Elk Grove Village, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 21, 1967, which passed about 25 miles south-southeast of town and caused 33 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on March 14, 2025, which touched down about 8 miles west of town.
Hail: 731 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 38 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 7, 2020.
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 Elk Grove Village'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.
Elk Grove Village radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Elk Grove Village, IL?
KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 28 miles south. KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI) is 72 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Elk Grove Village?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Elk Grove Village the lowest scan from KLOT is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Elk Grove Village 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 Elk Grove Village, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.