Gulfport, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gulfport, Henderson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gulfport?
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 Gulfport, 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 Gulfport get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Gulfport, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Burlington 2S weather station 2.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.3 | 5.3 | 6.3 | 5.8 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 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 Gulfport?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 61 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 Gulfport | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 61 mi north-northeast | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 103 mi east-southeast | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 147 mi south | 17,600 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 Gulfport
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 105 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gulfport, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 13, 1995, which passed about 13 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 3, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 255 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 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 Gulfport'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.
Gulfport radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gulfport, IL?
KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 61 miles north-northeast. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gulfport?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gulfport the lowest scan from KDVN is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Gulfport 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 Gulfport, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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