Gladstone, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gladstone, Henderson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gladstone?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 57 days in the Henderson forecast zone and Henderson County — the most common reported hazard around Gladstone, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (53 days) and flooding (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 57 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 53 | Jun 2026 | Jul 8, 2003 · $220,000 damage |
| Flooding | 40 | Jul 2024 | May 21, 2003 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Aug 2023 | May 4, 2003 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Jan 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Dec 2024 | Jan 5, 2005 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 7 | Dec 2021 | Apr 6, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2013 | — |
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 Henderson forecast zone and Henderson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Gladstone get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Gladstone, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Gladstone Dam 18 weather station 3.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.3 | 3.2 | 4.9 | 6.3 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 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 Gladstone?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 55 miles north-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 Gladstone | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 55 mi north-northeast | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 98 mi east-southeast | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 150 mi south | 18,200 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 Gladstone
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 116 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gladstone, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 13, 1995, which passed about 15 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 3, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles north of town.
Hail: 239 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 13, 1995.
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 Gladstone'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.
Gladstone radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gladstone, IL?
KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 55 miles north-northeast. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gladstone?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gladstone the lowest scan from KDVN is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Gladstone 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 Gladstone, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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