Golconda, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Golconda, Pope County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Golconda?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 83 days in the Pope forecast zone and Pope County — the most common reported hazard around Golconda, mostly in July and August. Next come flooding (58 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 83 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 58 | Feb 2025 | Mar 18, 2008 · $750,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 45 | Apr 2024 | Jun 12, 2021 · $515,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2009 · $9.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 21 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Feb 2025 | Mar 1, 1997 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 · $30,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Feb 2009 | Sep 14, 2008 · $5.0 million 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 Pope forecast zone and Pope County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Golconda get?
A normal year brings about 3.3 inches of snow to Golconda, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rosiclare 5Nw weather station 8.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 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 Golconda?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 26 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 Golconda | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 26 mi southwest | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 75 mi north-northeast | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 79 mi east-southeast | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Golconda
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 87 tornadoes within 25 miles of Golconda, 31 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on February 29, 2012, which passed about 25 miles north-northwest of town and caused 8 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 21 miles north of town.
Hail: 152 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 26, 2016.
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 Golconda'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.
Golconda radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Golconda, IL?
KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 26 miles southwest. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Golconda?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Golconda the lowest scan from KPAH is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Golconda 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 Golconda, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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