Hammond, IL Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Hammond, Piatt 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 Hammond?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 71 days in the Piatt forecast zone and Piatt County — the most common reported hazard around Hammond, mostly in May and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (37 days) and flash flooding (20 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	71	Jun 2026	Jul 13, 2004 · $800,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	37	Jan 2026	Dec 1, 2006 · $400,000 damage
Flash flooding	20	Jun 2020	Jul 12, 2014 · $1.5 million damage
Excessive heat	14	Aug 2024	—
High winds	11	Jun 2024	Apr 30, 1997 · $32,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	9	Jan 2026	—
Flooding	4	May 2024	—
Ice storms & sleet	3	Dec 2007	—

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 Piatt forecast zone and Piatt County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Hammond get?

A normal year brings about 6.7 inches of snow to Hammond, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hammond weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (3.7 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.0	0.2	1.2	3.7	1.3	0.3	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 Hammond?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 46 miles west-northwest. 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 Hammond	View
KILX Lincoln, IL	46 mi west-northwest	3,200 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KVWX Evansville, IN	116 mi south-southeast	12,100 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KIND Indianapolis, IN	123 mi east	13,300 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 Hammond

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 159 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hammond, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 20, 1976, which passed about 4 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF2 on December 28, 2025, which passed about 7 miles west-northwest of town.

Hail: 212 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 April 7, 1998.

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 Hammond'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.

Hammond radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Hammond, IL?

KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 46 miles west-northwest. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Hammond?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hammond the lowest scan from KILX is about 3,200 ft up.

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

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