Emington, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Emington, Livingston County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Emington?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 95 days in the Livingston forecast zone and Livingston County — the most common reported hazard around Emington, mostly in May and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (42 days) and flooding (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 95 | Jun 2026 | Jun 14, 2000 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 23 | Jun 2025 | Jan 8, 2008 · 1 death · $2.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Apr 2026 | Aug 28, 2016 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 15 | May 2024 | — |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2021 | — |
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 Livingston forecast zone and Livingston County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Emington get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Emington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dwight weather station 9.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 5.6 | 7.9 | 4.9 | 3.5 | 0.6 | 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 Emington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 46 miles north-northeast. 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 Emington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 46 mi north-northeast | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 76 mi southwest | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 124 mi west-northwest | 13,300 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 Emington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 96 tornadoes within 25 miles of Emington, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 17, 1963, which passed about 20 miles northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 142 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 15, 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 Emington'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.
Emington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Emington, IL?
KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 46 miles north-northeast. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Emington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Emington the lowest scan from KLOT is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Emington 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 Emington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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