Hamlet, IL Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Hamlet, Mercer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Hamlet?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 65 days in the Mercer forecast zone and Mercer County — the most common reported hazard around Hamlet, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (63 days) and flooding (36 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds65Jun 2026Jul 20, 2003 · $13 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms63Nov 2025—
Flooding36Jul 2024May 20, 2003 · $1.0 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill12Jan 2019—
Flash flooding12Jul 2025Apr 30, 2003 · $10 million damage
Ice storms & sleet9Dec 2024Feb 24, 2007 · 1 death · $965,000 damage
High winds7Oct 2008Apr 6, 1997 · $100,000 damage
Excessive heat5Aug 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 Mercer forecast zone and Mercer County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Hamlet get?

A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Hamlet, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Aledo weather station 7.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.2 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.31.44.16.26.23.00.60.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Hamlet?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 22 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over HamletView
KDVN
Quad Cities, IA		22 mi north-northeast1,300 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KILX
Lincoln, IL		109 mi southeast10,900 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KLOT
Chicago, IL		139 mi east16,000 ftLimited — 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 Hamlet

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 158 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hamlet, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF3 on June 1, 2007, which passed about 18 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF2 on July 11, 2025, which passed about 12 miles north of town.

Hail: 379 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 42 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 4, 2023.

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 Hamlet'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.

Hamlet radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Hamlet, IL?

KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 22 miles north-northeast. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Hamlet?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hamlet the lowest scan from KDVN is about 1,300 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Hamlet 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 Hamlet, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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