Ellis Grove, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ellis Grove, Randolph County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ellis Grove?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 89 days in the Randolph forecast zone and Randolph County — the most common reported hazard around Ellis Grove, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (52 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 89 | Mar 2026 | May 19, 2022 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 52 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Apr 2025 | Apr 4, 2025 · $30,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Jan 2016 | Jun 4, 2008 · $16,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2022 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2001 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2014 | — |
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 Randolph forecast zone and Randolph County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ellis Grove get?
A normal year brings about 4.3 inches of snow to Ellis Grove, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kaskaskia Rvr Navigation Lock weather station 2.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 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 Ellis Grove?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 63 miles northwest. 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 Ellis Grove | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 63 mi northwest | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 90 mi southeast | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 120 mi east | 12,800 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 Ellis Grove
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 108 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ellis Grove, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on February 28, 2017, which passed about 17 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on May 19, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles west of town.
Hail: 216 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on March 20, 1976.
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 Ellis Grove'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.
Ellis Grove radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ellis Grove, IL?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 63 miles northwest. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ellis Grove?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ellis Grove the lowest scan from KLSX is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ellis Grove 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 Ellis Grove, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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