Elmwood, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Elmwood, Peoria County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Elmwood?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 156 days in the Peoria forecast zone and Peoria County — the most common reported hazard around Elmwood, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (43 days) and flash flooding (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 156 | Jun 2026 | Jul 15, 2024 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Dec 2025 | Mar 8, 1998 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 35 | Jul 2023 | Apr 17, 2013 · $100 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 16 | Jan 2026 | Jan 20, 2021 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 16 | Jul 2025 | Jul 23, 2025 · 1 death |
| High winds | 14 | Dec 2024 | Mar 8, 2009 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Jun 2017 | May 1, 2013 · 1 death · $28 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2021 | Dec 28, 2015 · $1.7 million 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 Peoria forecast zone and Peoria County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Elmwood get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Elmwood, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Yates City weather station 2.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.7 | 5.4 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 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 Elmwood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 55 miles 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Elmwood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 55 mi southeast | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 66 mi north-northwest | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 113 mi east-northeast | 11,600 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 Elmwood
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 121 tornadoes within 25 miles of Elmwood, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF4 on November 17, 2013, which passed about 24 miles east-southeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 13, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles north of town.
Hail: 316 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 25 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 9, 1995.
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 Elmwood'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.
Elmwood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Elmwood, IL?
KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 55 miles southeast. KDVN (Quad Cities, IA) is 66 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Elmwood?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Elmwood the lowest scan from KILX is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Elmwood 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 Elmwood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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