Henry, IL Live Doppler Radar

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

What weather hits Henry?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Marshall forecast zone and Marshall County — the most common reported hazard around Henry, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (44 days) and flash flooding (19 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds81Jun 2026May 6, 2012 · $900,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms44Nov 2025—
Flash flooding19Jul 2021Apr 17, 2013 · $10 million damage
Excessive heat14Aug 2024—
Extreme cold & wind chill11Jan 2026—
Flooding11Apr 2017Apr 18, 2013 · $5.5 million damage
High winds10Nov 2019—
Ice storms & sleet8Jan 2021Dec 18, 2008 · $250,000 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 Marshall forecast zone and Marshall County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Henry get?

A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Henry, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lacon weather station 7.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.1 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.11.15.28.16.23.20.70.0

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

Which radars cover Henry?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 67 miles south. 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 HenryView
KILX
Lincoln, IL
67 mi south5,300 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KDVN
Quad Cities, IA
72 mi west-northwest5,900 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KLOT
Chicago, IL
74 mi east-northeast6,200 ftFair — 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 Henry

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 112 tornadoes within 25 miles of Henry, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an EF4 on November 17, 2013, which passed about 22 miles southeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 15, 2024, which passed about 25 miles west-southwest of town.

Hail: 252 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 9, 2001.

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 Henry'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.

Henry radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Henry, IL?

KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 67 miles south. KDVN (Quad Cities, IA) is 72 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Henry?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Henry the lowest scan from KILX is about 5,300 ft up.

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

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