Flanagan, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Flanagan, Livingston County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Flanagan?
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 Flanagan, 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 Flanagan get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Flanagan, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Minonk weather station 9.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.1 | 5.5 | 5.9 | 5.2 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 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 Flanagan?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 56 miles south-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 Flanagan | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 56 mi south-southwest | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 64 mi northeast | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 103 mi west-northwest | 10,000 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 Flanagan
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 131 tornadoes within 25 miles of Flanagan, 31 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF4 on November 17, 2013, which passed about 7 miles northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2025, which touched down about 11 miles east of town.
Hail: 170 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on July 13, 2004.
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 Flanagan'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.
Flanagan radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Flanagan, IL?
KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 56 miles south-southwest. KLOT (Chicago, IL) is 64 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Flanagan?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Flanagan the lowest scan from KILX is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Flanagan 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 Flanagan, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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