Fidelity, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fidelity, Jersey County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fidelity?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 61 days in the Jersey forecast zone and Jersey County — the most common reported hazard around Fidelity, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (48 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (47 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 61 | Jul 2025 | Aug 3, 2022 · $5,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 48 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 16 | Jun 2019 | Apr 19, 2013 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Apr 2026 | Dec 26, 2015 · 1 death |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2024 | — |
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 Jersey forecast zone and Jersey County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fidelity get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Fidelity, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Medora 1 S weather station 1.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.2 | 2.7 | 5.1 | 4.9 | 2.4 | 0.2 | 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 Fidelity?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 42 miles southwest. 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 Fidelity | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 42 mi southwest | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 82 mi north-northeast | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 145 mi east-southeast | 17,300 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 Fidelity
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 93 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fidelity, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F4 on January 24, 1967, which passed about 23 miles south of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on March 14, 2025, which passed about 24 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 254 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 9, 2015.
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 Fidelity'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.
Fidelity radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fidelity, IL?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 42 miles southwest. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 82 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fidelity?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fidelity the lowest scan from KLSX is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fidelity 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 Fidelity, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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