Exeter, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Exeter, Scott County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Exeter?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 55 days in the Scott forecast zone and Scott County — the most common reported hazard around Exeter, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (31 days) and flash flooding (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 55 | Jun 2025 | Aug 12, 1999 · $2.8 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 29 | May 2024 | Jun 19, 2011 · $850,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 11 | Apr 2017 | — |
| High winds | 7 | Nov 2019 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 4 | Dec 2012 | Feb 1, 2011 · $21,000 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 Scott forecast zone and Scott County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Exeter?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 68 miles east-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 Exeter | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 68 mi east-northeast | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 71 mi south | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 131 mi north | 14,600 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 Exeter
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 95 tornadoes within 25 miles of Exeter, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on April 24, 1961, which passed about 6 miles south of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 18, 2025, which touched down about 10 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 208 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on March 14, 2024.
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 Exeter'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.
Exeter radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Exeter, IL?
KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 68 miles east-northeast. KLSX (St. Louis, MO) is 71 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Exeter?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Exeter the lowest scan from KILX is about 5,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Exeter 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 Exeter, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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