Emden, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Emden, Logan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Emden?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 153 days in the Logan forecast zone and Logan County — the most common reported hazard around Emden, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (41 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 153 | Jun 2026 | Aug 12, 1999 · $8.3 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 41 | Jun 2026 | Apr 29, 1998 · $1.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Dec 1, 2006 · $550,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2024 | Jul 20, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 12 | May 2023 | Apr 2, 2016 · $70,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Aug 2022 | Jun 21, 2013 · $250,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2021 | Dec 8, 2007 · 1 death |
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 Logan forecast zone and Logan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Emden get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Emden, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lincoln weather station 12.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.6 | 4.9 | 5.7 | 6.2 | 1.8 | 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 Emden?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 13 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 Emden | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 13 mi southeast | 700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 107 mi north-northwest | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 116 mi northeast | 12,100 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 Emden
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 171 tornadoes within 25 miles of Emden, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF4 on November 17, 2013, which passed about 23 miles north of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 233 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 9, 2003.
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 Emden'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.
Emden radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Emden, IL?
KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 13 miles southeast. KDVN (Quad Cities, IA) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Emden?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Emden the lowest scan from KILX is about 700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Emden 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 Emden, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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