Farmington, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Farmington, Fulton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Farmington?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 139 days in the Fulton forecast zone and Fulton County — the most common reported hazard around Farmington, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (46 days) and flash flooding (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 139 | Jun 2026 | Jun 1, 2010 · $225,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 39 | Jun 2026 | Apr 17, 2013 · $12 million damage |
| Flooding | 17 | Jun 2026 | May 16, 2009 · 1 death · $4.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2025 | Mar 24, 2009 · $2,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2021 | Dec 18, 2008 · $100,000 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 Fulton forecast zone and Fulton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Farmington get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Farmington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Yates City weather station 5.6 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 Farmington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 52 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 Farmington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 52 mi southeast | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 70 mi north-northwest | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 118 mi east-northeast | 12,400 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 Farmington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 122 tornadoes within 25 miles of Farmington, 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 east-southeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 20, 2025, which passed about 24 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 316 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 30 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 24, 2006.
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 Farmington'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.
Farmington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Farmington, IL?
KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 52 miles southeast. KDVN (Quad Cities, IA) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Farmington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Farmington the lowest scan from KILX is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Farmington 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 Farmington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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