Farmer City, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Farmer City, De Witt County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Farmer City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 89 days in the De Witt forecast zone and De Witt County — the most common reported hazard around Farmer City, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (36 days) and flash flooding (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 89 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 1998 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | Dec 1, 2006 · $450,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Apr 2025 | Aug 26, 2014 · $5.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2024 | — |
| High winds | 12 | Nov 2019 | Dec 14, 2015 · $40,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2021 | — |
| Blizzards | 4 | Dec 2012 | — |
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 De Witt forecast zone and De Witt County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Farmer City get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to Farmer City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Monticello (River) weather station 14.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 2.8 | 7.7 | 4.4 | 2.3 | 0.1 | 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 Farmer City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 37 miles west. 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 Farmer City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 37 mi west | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 98 mi north-northeast | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 131 mi east-southeast | 14,500 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 Farmer City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 183 tornadoes within 25 miles of Farmer City, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 20, 1976, which passed about 25 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 207 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on August 26, 2000.
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 Farmer City'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.
Farmer City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Farmer City, IL?
KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 37 miles west. KLOT (Chicago, IL) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Farmer City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Farmer City the lowest scan from KILX is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Farmer City 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 Farmer City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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