Herrick, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Herrick, Shelby County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Herrick?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 98 days in the Shelby forecast zone and Shelby County — the most common reported hazard around Herrick, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (50 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 98 | Jun 2026 | Aug 16, 2012 · $3.2 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 50 | Jun 2026 | Mar 31, 2022 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Dec 1, 2006 · $700,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Aug 2023 | — |
| High winds | 12 | Jun 2025 | Apr 2, 2016 · $15,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Jun 2026 | Dec 27, 2015 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2026 | Jan 15, 2013 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | May 2013 | May 26, 2013 · 1 death |
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 Shelby forecast zone and Shelby County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Herrick get?
A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to Herrick, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ramsey weather station 8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (4.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 2.4 | 3.6 | 4.4 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 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 Herrick?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 67 miles north-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 Herrick | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 67 mi north-northwest | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 95 mi southeast | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 98 mi west-southwest | 9,300 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 Herrick
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 86 tornadoes within 25 miles of Herrick, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on August 21, 1977, which passed about 23 miles northeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 6, 2025, which touched down about 14 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 133 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 28, 2011.
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 Herrick'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.
Herrick radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Herrick, IL?
KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 67 miles north-northwest. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Herrick?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Herrick the lowest scan from KILX is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Herrick 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 Herrick, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Pana, IL radar 13 mi
- St. Elmo, IL radar 15 mi
- Shelbyville, IL radar 16 mi
- Nokomis, IL radar 17 mi
- Altamont, IL radar 17 mi
- Vandalia, IL radar 18 mi
- Assumption, IL radar 21 mi
- Effingham, IL radar 24 mi
- Windsor, IL radar 26 mi
- Hillsboro, IL radar 26 mi