Hidalgo, IL Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Hidalgo, Jasper 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 Hidalgo?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 73 days in the Jasper forecast zone and Jasper County — the most common reported hazard around Hidalgo, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (40 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (22 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	73	Jun 2026	Jun 21, 2009 · $345,000 damage
Flash flooding	40	Jun 2026	Jun 6, 2008 · $150,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	22	Jan 2026	—
Excessive heat	13	Aug 2023	—
Flooding	9	May 2017	Jun 6, 2008 · $340,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	5	Jan 2026	—
High winds	4	Dec 2012	—
Ice storms & sleet	3	Feb 2011	Feb 1, 2011 · $600,000 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 Jasper forecast zone and Jasper County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Hidalgo get?

A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Hidalgo, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Newton weather station 11.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.3 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.0	0.7	3.8	5.3	3.9	2.1	0.2	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 Hidalgo?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 66 miles south-southeast. 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 Hidalgo	View
KVWX Evansville, IN	66 mi south-southeast	5,200 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KILX Lincoln, IL	93 mi northwest	8,700 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KIND Indianapolis, IN	107 mi east-northeast	10,600 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 Hidalgo

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 77 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hidalgo, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1990, which passed about 10 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 19 miles east of town.

Hail: 175 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 16, 2025.

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 Hidalgo'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.

Hidalgo radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Hidalgo, IL?

KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 66 miles south-southeast. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Hidalgo?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hidalgo the lowest scan from KVWX is about 5,200 ft up.

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

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